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3,000 Gather at HPU for Eclipse Celebration

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Aug 22nd, 2017

3,000 Gather at HPU for Eclipse Celebration

Three thousand people wearing purple eclipse shades lined High Point University’s Kester International Promenade on Aug. 21 in celebration of the total solar eclipse.

Onlookers were treated to complimentary eclipse glasses and a variety of space-inspired treats, including Moon Pies, Capri Sun and Rocket Pops.