97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com Social Media Director H’aiasi Chinfloo spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Monday, April 3rd. She discussed some weekend social media posts reminiscing on last year’s run to the national championship for the men’s basketball team. She also previewed the 97.9 The Hill T-Shirt Design Contest that will be ongoing throughout the month of April.
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