So I became class president in middle school and went on to attend Lowell High School in San Francisco where I continuously was challenged academically, yet given a solid foundation for a commitment to lifelong learning.

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Expensive high impact players like Torii Hunter, Mariano Rivera and Mike Lowell are already off the market--not to mention Alex Rodriguez apparently in the midst of finalizing a deal to return to the Yankees.

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