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Photograph caption dated February 6, 1957 reads, "John Vardanian, right, heroic gym instructor who helped save pupils' lives in Pacoima Junior High School plane crash, talks to student Don Abrams, 16, at new Polytechnic High School in Sun Valley where Vardanian began new job this week as health coordinator. Vardanian was lauded by pupils and teachers for lifesaving work after crash."
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