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Plano East Senior High Lucy French and red New Zealand rabbit Zeus pose for a photo the day before they bring home a second place ribbon, Oct. 10. (Photos by Zach Freeman)<\/p>\n

Zach Freeman<\/p>\n

A hare-raising Plano East Senior High School student is hopping towards a dream at the Texas State Fair. Junior Lucy French and her red New Zealand rabbit Zeus took home second place in her class after an Oct. 10 and Oct. 11 showing.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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