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Doing Presidents Day differently: Artesia High’s Charles Moreau stands out

<b>Jarrod Moreau (left) and Leslie Chazarreta finish placing PVC pipe as a flag holder at the Derrick Floor in Artesia on Feb. 16, 2026. </b> <b>Mike Smith | Artesia Daily Press</b> — **Jarrod Moreau (left) and Leslie Chazarreta finish placing PVC pipe as a flag holder at the Derrick Floor in Artesia on Feb. 16, 2026.** **Mike Smith | Artesia Daily Press**

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February 20, 2026

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Mike SmithArtesia Daily Pressmsmith@currentargus.com Presidents Day was a school holiday and the time off gave 17-year-old Artesia High School student Charles Moreau a perfect opportunity to show his patriotism. Instead of staying home or just hanging out with friends on…

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