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The Story of Emma Wright




                     Although separated in age
                     by two years, Emma and her
                     brother, Nathan, are best
                     friends. Nathan also is a
                     competitive swimmer at Hobart
                     High School and hopes to
                     someday become an officer in
                     the U.S. Army.
















                                                                             One of the best things about
                                                                             participating in high school sports
                                                                             is the unconditional friendships
                                                                             that are formed, and not just
                                                                             with members of your own team.
                                                                             That’s why it was natural for
                                                                             Emma to give Kristina Paegle, a
                                                                             sophomore at Bloomington South
                                                                             High School, a heartfelt hug, even
                                                                             though Kristina had just finished
                                                                             first in the same event Emma won
                                                                             last year.




























                     Emma’s parents and brother,
                     Nathan, are her biggest fans.
                     Moms and dads of high school
                     athletes, can you relate?



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