1946 Oregon City school gym enhances wedding reception

Daniel Ahrens and Alysa Garrick celebrate their marriage Dec. 16 in the Alliance Charter Academy (Park Place Elementary) gymnasium.

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Why did Daniel Ahrens and Alysa Garrick recently choose a gymnasium at an old school in Oregon City for their wedding reception?

When choosing the venue, Garrick thought her old elementary/high school gym seemed like the perfect place for this soon-to-be teacher to celebrate her marriage.