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Seattle Celebrates Super Bowl Win Amid School Absences

2/13/2026

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Seahawks Celebrate Victory

Seattle's Super Bowl victory parade drew significant attendance despite Seattle Public Schools not excusing absences.
The district reported 12,697 student and 663 staff absences, with many students attending with parental permission.
Senator Maria Cantwell is advocating for National Basketball Association (NBA) expansion and hopes for progress by March.
Seahawks tight end AJ Barner engages fans at a local McDonald's, offering a meet-and-greet after his Super Bowl performance.

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Seahawks Honor Nigeria

The Seattle Seahawks won the Super Bowl, with linebacker Uchenna Nwosu, safety Nick Emmanwori, and linebacker Boye Mafe celebrating by displaying the Nigerian flag.
Their moment helped cap a record of six Nigerian-heritage players winning the Lombardi Trophy in one season.
Nigerian President Bola Tinubu praised the achievement and highlighted the growing representation of African players in the NFL, a legacy dating back to Mohammed Elewonibi in 1992.

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Seahawks Celebrate Victory

Seattle's Super Bowl victory parade drew significant attendance despite Seattle Public Schools not excusing absences.
The district reported 12,697 student and 663 staff absences, with many students attending with parental permission.
Senator Maria Cantwell is advocating for National Basketball Association (NBA) expansion and hopes for progress by March.
Seahawks tight end AJ Barner engages fans at a local McDonald's, offering a meet-and-greet after his Super Bowl performance.

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