Photo gallery: Preparing for Groundhog Day in Punxsutawney

Kristina Serafini
Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023 10:01 a.m. | Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023 10:01 a.m.

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Kristina Serafini | Tribune-Review

Tribune-Review photojournalist Kristina Serafini captured Punxsutawney Area High School students on Tuesday getting ready for Groundhog Day.

Seen above, A.J. “Rainmaker” Dereume holds a hat-wearing Punxsutawney Phil during the assembly announcing the Groundhog King and Queen inside Punxsutawney Area High School Tuesday.

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Students dance to the “YMCA” while carrying a giant cardboard head of Jason “Big Chill” Grusky, teacher and a member of the Punxsutawney Groundhog Club’s Inner Circle, inside Punxsutawney Area High School during an assembly.

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Punxsutawney Phil’s tree stump is seen on stage ahead of Groundhog Day at Gobbler’s Knob.

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A crown and flowers are seen on the chairs of the Groundhog King and Queen inside the Punxsutawney Area High School gym.

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Dave “Thunder Conductor” Gigliotti, left, and A.J. “Rainmaker” Dereume, both members of the Punxsutawney Groundhog Club’s Inner Circle, cheer during the assembly announcing the Groundhog King and Queen.

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Mike Limerick, seen on the ladder, and his son Jeremy Limerick, owners of Brody’s BBQ, add lights to their Shadow Cafe stand at Gobbler’s Knob as they prepare for Groundhog Day.

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Members of the Punxsutawney Groundhog Club’s Inner Circle wait for the start of the assembly.

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Members of the dance team pose wearing groundhog hats.

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A groundhog sign hangs among athletic banners inside the gym.

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