Let them eat cake!

Erica Dischino / TribuneAubree Larson, 4, laughs Wednesday after putting birthday cake icing on her mouth on the one-year anniversary of Lakeland Elementary School’s opening in Willmar. The school opened its doors Jan. 2 of last year. Candles were blown out Wednesday and cake was eaten to celebrate. — Erica Dischino / Tribune Aubree Larson, 4, laughs Wednesday after putting birthday cake icing on her mouth on the one-year anniversary of Lakeland Elementary School’s opening in Willmar. The school opened its doors Jan. 2 of last year. Candles were blown out Wednesday and cake was eaten to celebrate.

By Erica Dischino

January 03, 2019 06:54 AM

WILLMAR - Candles were blown out and cake was eaten Wednesday in celebration of Lakeland Elementary School's one-year anniversary. The Willmar school opened its doors Jan. 2 of last year. Students sang "Happy Birthday" to the school before digging into a slice of cake.

Erica Dischino / TribuneShukri Abdi, 4, enjoys a slice of birthday cake Wednesday on the one-year anniversary of Lakeland Elementary School’s opening in Willmar. Candles were blown out and cake was eaten to celebrate.

1/3: Erica Dischino / Tribune Shukri Abdi, 4, enjoys a slice of birthday cake Wednesday on the one-year anniversary of Lakeland Elementary School’s opening in Willmar. Candles were blown out and cake was eaten to celebrate.

Erica Dischino / TribuneMiny Miley, cultural liaison, fixes a “Happy Birthday” sign Wednesday in the lobby of Lakeland Elementary School in Willmar. Candles were blown out and cake was eaten in celebration of the school’s one-year anniversary.

2/3: Erica Dischino / Tribune Miny Miley, cultural liaison, fixes a “Happy Birthday” sign Wednesday in the lobby of Lakeland Elementary School in Willmar. Candles were blown out and cake was eaten in celebration of the school’s one-year anniversary.

Erica Dischino / TribunePrincipal Gretchen Baumgarn, left, blows out candles Wednesday with Assistant Principal Melissa Wilson on the one-year anniversary of Lakeland Elementary School’s opening in Willmar. Students sang “Happy Birthday” to the school before digging into a slice of cake.

3/3: Erica Dischino / Tribune Principal Gretchen Baumgarn, left, blows out candles Wednesday with Assistant Principal Melissa Wilson on the one-year anniversary of Lakeland Elementary School’s opening in Willmar. Students sang “Happy Birthday” to the school before digging into a slice of cake.

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By Erica Dischino

Erica Dischino is a photojournalist for the West Central Tribune and Forum News Service. She grew up in northern New Jersey and has lived in the Midwest since 2017. She enjoys photographing the stories of west central Minnesota from county fairs, parades and pandemics. Feel free to contact her at edischino@wctrib.com or 320-894-8865 with your best photo ideas.

Let them eat cake!

WILLMAR - Candles were blown out and cake was eaten Wednesday in celebration of Lakeland Elementary School's one-year anniversary. The Willmar school opened its doors Jan. 2 of last year. Students sang "Happy Birthday" to the school before diggin...