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There are two exciting things coming to Dynamo very soon. We are excited about both of these opportunities.
· As of June 1, Dynamo will go to online registration for all team programs (including Masters). We have an agreement with Active.com, which is a well known online community that is a leader in registrations, be it Teams or Events. Active.com is particularly well known in the Triathlon and Running event arena. Through an agreement with Hy-tek Software (proprietary team management software), and subsequently Dynamo, we will do all our registrations online, and information will flow easily to our office.
Soon there will be a link on our website to register for Dynamo. From that link you will find menu options to take you to the proper facility (Chamblee or Alpharetta), practice groups (including practice schedule, coach assignments and meet schedule) and ultimately data needed to register. The process ends when you pay the registration fee ($185.00), and receive a confirmation email from Dynamo and Active.com.
Through this process you will generate a username and password. Please keep it, as in subsequent years, you will be able to register by only updating your information rather than entering it in it’s’ entirety each year. The medical waiver will be part of this, and we are working with our insurance company to see if a digital signature is acceptable, or we will need a physical signature.
Only our registration fee will be part of this process. Monthly billing will still be done by our office, though we will go to email billing as of fall 2008. More information will be available as we get closer to ‘going live’.
· Speaking of ‘going live’, we have entered another agreement, this time with one of our own. Dynamo has rented the concession area at the Chamblee facility to ‘Joy Delivered’, a personal chef/catering business owned by Coach (AG1-Chamblee) Jon Beber’s wife Joy. As of the fall, we will have concessions at our meet second to none, as Joy will run them for us (she still need some volunteers at the meets!). Additionally, families can order and pick up meals through her business on a regular basis.
As Dynamo seeks to further our Brand through entrepreneurial relationships, we are particularly proud of this one, as it is with one or our own, and some really nice people.
With some work on the area, Joy should be up and going sometime this summer. Dynamo will continue to operate the concessions as we have for the remainder of the summer meets. Expect a grand opening event later in the summer!
JT
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HAVING TROUBLE BALANCING FINAL EXAMS AND PRACTICE?
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As we near the end of another school year, it seems as though everyone has the extra weight of stress on their shoulders. Between final exams, practice, hanging out with friends, getting a summer job, and family vacations, how do we manage to balance it all? We have developed a few pointers to guide you along!
BE A PLANNER
Organize your time between practice, friends, family, and studying well in advance. You should do this about 1 to 2 weeks before you start studying for finals. First, make a calendar of commitments and obligations you must attend to, like practice, school, appointments, etc., and plan your studying around this. Then, figure out the one or two subjects that you think you will need to study for the most. Decide adequate study times for these subjects on your calendar, and then add the remaining subjects. Make sure you include enough extra down time for relaxing, mental breaks, and hanging out with friends. Also, meet with your professor or teacher well in advance. Ask him or her what information you need to focus more time on, and what information will be pertinent to the exam. Bring old exams, homework, and assignments as examples, and remember to also have those on hand during your study time.
CHILL
Find a few activities that relax you and get your mind off studying. Exams are very stressful, so you will need something relaxing and enjoyable with which to reward yourself during a study break. During this time, get some fresh air, exercise, or see family and friends. Bring a watch so you don’t lose track of time during these activities. These study breaks should be factored into your study calendar ahead of time.
MAKE A SPLASH
Make sure you still regularly attend practice! We know you have a lot on your plate, but the proven benefits of exercise have a positive impact on your studies. According to WebMD, exercise increases blood flow to the brain, which brings in oxygen and important nutrients. This causes faster brain waves, which are responsible for quick thinking! Other benefits of exercise are:
§ Reduces anxiety
§ Reduces stress
§ Improves mood
§ Promotes better sleep patterns
Continuing to come to practice regularly will also give you a way to see your friends and take a much needed study break.
HUNGRY?
Make sure you continue a balanced and healthy diet. Do not skip a meal, and continue drinking plenty of water and other hydrating fluids. Try avoiding caffeine or sugars while you study and take your exams. These ingredients will give you quick energy at first, but then will cause your blood sugar to crash.
ZZZZZZ
Make sure you continue your great sleep habits. Staying up late at night studying will make you very tired the next day, and will tempt you to drink caffeine. The downfall of substituting caffeine for a good night’s sleep is mentioned above.
EXCUSES, EXCUSES
It can be very easy to put studying off until last minute…do not make excuses to not study. If you plan ahead and use your time wisely, then you will have plenty of time to study, relax, come to practice, and learn any new material you may have missed. If you truly feel overwhelmed and weighed down, then do not hesitate to talk to your coaches, teacher, parents, or friends for help and support.
If you follow these simple guidelines and helpful hints, then studying should be a breeze! GOOD LUCK!
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2008 SPRING ATTENDANCE WINNERS
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Chamblee
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Green
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Andrews, Winston
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Bent, Nadia
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Courtney, Tyler
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Dillard, Matt
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Fadjariza, Brian
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Gantt, Courtney
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Gonzalez, Nicholas
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Johnson, Megan
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Lang, Benjamin
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Lonial, Ben
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Malever, Rebecca
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McGrady, Kaleigh
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Morris, Mary Kate
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Oh, Noah
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Pascaner, Aaron
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Pfahnl, Arnold
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Rathbun, Grace
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Sun, Lee-Kai
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Sun, Lee-Shan
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Valdez, Catalina
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Yoon, Caroline
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Young, Crystal
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Gold
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Arail, Izzi
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Bettin, Foster
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Binkley, Maura
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Cardot, Charles
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Cruz, Jordy
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Dillard, Jack
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Gershon, Danielle
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Glinsky, Manachem
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Kleider, Emerson
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Ng, Tiffany
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Oh, Nicolas
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Pfleger, Erin
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Rogers, Stephanie
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Solomon, Rachel
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Stearns, Cailee
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Sweet, Matthew
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Thanes, Christopher
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Williams, Margaret
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Wurst, Jessica
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Yoon, Chris
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Ag3
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Andrews, Rose
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Angle, Sam
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Bills, Alina
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Buxton, Margaret
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Cheung, Wesley
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Durmer, Jeffrey
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Hu, Rachel
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Lonial, Hallie
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Reynolds, Rob
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Schank, Allie
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Syre, William
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AgD
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Acosta, Cesar
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Bruce, Travis
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Caldarella, Lindsay
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Greenstein, Ryan
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Haratin, Helen
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Krupp, Alex
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Sturken, Craig
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Wildner, Mary
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Ag2
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Andrews, Finny
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Bentz, Gunnar
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Cetron, Bryce
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Coats, Sarah
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Cooper, Caitlin
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Davis, Alana
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Dillard, Joe
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Drummond, Austin
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Durmer, Julia
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Ehrlich, Daniel
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Hu, Rebecca
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Koch, Rachel
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Lechner, Suzanne
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Longo, Haley
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Munger, Austin
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Naegle, Olivia
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Niederhauser, Mary Kate
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Nowak, Kate
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Smith, Sarah
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Taylor, Tristan
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Williams, Matthew
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Ag1
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Astles, Rachel
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Durmer, Haley
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Eriksen, Michael
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Fallon, Miranda
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Kelly, Annie
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Kelly, Ryan
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Kowalski, Rishi
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Osment, Erin
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Peaden, John
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Price, Carter
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Sater, Stan
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Seifried, Erica
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Staley, Chris
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Zhang, CiCi
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Sr3
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Alvis, Mark
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Balenger, Addie
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Bentz, Kenzie
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Cambria, Zach
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Chang, Ben
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McWhinnie, Elizabeth
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Reuning, Tom
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Senter, Wally
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Slimming, Harry
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Sr2
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Hamilton, Annie
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McMahon, Sara
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Kelly, Lizzie
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Fusco, Emily
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Whelan, Alex
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Sr1
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Brodie, Layne
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Couture, Wilson
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Griest, Anna
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Kintz, Emily
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McDonnell, Brigid Mary
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Munger, Graham
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O’Neill, Sheila
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Stephens, Jake
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Alpharetta
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Green
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Auerbach, Cade
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Bailey, Elizabeth
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Bray, Isabelle
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Bowen, Mackenzie
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Cross, Michael
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ElGomayel, Allie
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Frierson, Bayley
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Gurin, Stella
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Horvath, Hansen
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Jan, Richard
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Klustner, Jordan
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Kortana, Animesh
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Laegen, Lizzie
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McMahon, Karsen
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Nedza, Jacob
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Paczewitz, Corrine
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Ray, Alexander
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Ruth, Alex
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Smy, Izzy
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Smy, Ryan
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Spralding, Greer
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Veal, Mary Kate
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Wan, Martin
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Weisman, Arielle
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Yang, Jason
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Yang, Tigerwin
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Zhan, Jeff
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Zhang, Andrew
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Zou, Kelly
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Zhang, Ashley
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Gold
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Ahuja, Avni
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Chen, Edward
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Chu, Justin
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Clough, Gracie
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Craver, Addie
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Durrence, Olivia
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Finn, Claire
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Frierson, Kenna
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Griffin, Austin
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Lewis, Averi
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Liu, Sarah
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Marshall, Clay
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Messawer, Isabelle
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Norman, Caroline
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Popenov, Elizabeth
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Schantz, Sarah
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Spiers, Tristan
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Swanson, Kenia
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Taylor, Michael
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Tejeda, Amber
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Todd, Jake
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Tzeng, Jessica
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Wang, James
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Williamson, Kota
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Zou, Andy
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Ag3
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