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CONTRIBUTORS

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Publisher Tara Dimick

Senior, Shawnee Heights High School Junior, Seaman High School

JAHMAL MCMURRAY Senior, Highland Park High School

Editor-in-Chief Tara Dimick Photographer Rachel Lock Designer David Vincent

Letter From the Editor

Tara Dimick

As 2014 begins, I just want to take a moment to say thank you… Thank you to our partners and advertisers: MVP Sports Magazine is 100% funded by our partners and advertisers. If you enjoy MVP, please thank them, use their services, and purchase their products. They make it possible to have MVP available to showcase the talent of Shawnee County. Thank you! Thank you to the high school administrators, coaches and staff: With so much on their plates already, our Shawnee County high school administrators, coaches and staff have been incredible to work with. They have shared their stories, given us time in their practices and helped ensure that students have the opportunity to be highlighted in MVP. Shawnee County is fortunate to have such incredible educators making a difference in the lives of our young people. Thank you! Thank you to the student-athletes and parents of student-athletes: Each issue MVP gets to share your stories—stories that educate, transform, guide and inspire people in our community. Thank you! Thank you to the MVP Team: From our incredible team of writers to the artist photography of Rachel Lock to the magic of our designer David Vincent, this is an All-Star team. Thank you for sharing your gifts with me and with Shawnee County! Thank you to our readers: From the Future MVP Club members (5th and 6th grade students) to the high school students to the parents and grandparents of students to the avid followers of high school athletics, thank you for reading MVP, liking us on Facebook, and following us on Twitter. You give us purpose. Thank you! Best wishes in 2014 and thank you for a great 2013. Sincerely,

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