Smithfield High’s Principal Casey Roberts, left, and Isle of Wight Superintendent Jim Thornton, center, raise a cardboard check above their heads as Smithfield Food’s President and CEO Ken Sullivan looks over the crowd. Smithfield Foods donated $3 Million to improve various areas of the school during an announcement at Smithfield High School.Smithfield High ROTC members react after hearing they will receive their own practice room facility in the future improvements to the High School on Thursday. Smithfield Foods announced a $3 Million donation to Smithfield High to improve various areas of the school on Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017. (Aileen Devlin) MORE PHOTOS VIDEO
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