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I was improving in the sport at age 10, 11, when I was getting my triple jumps – and it was suddenly very isolating. I was doing really well in competitions, and it felt strange because people that were my friends became almost jealous.

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Michelle Kwan

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Maybe I didn’t get new skates, but I got used skates. I made it to the national championships in used skates that were custom-made for another girl. I still have those skates. Underneath the arch, there was a name crossed out and my dad had ‘Michelle Kwan’ written in. Granted, they were a little big, but it worked.

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I look forward to the opportunity to continue to push for the welfare of our students and the dignity of our educators’ work in my role as governor.

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May 14, 2024

I look forward to the opportunity to continue to push for the welfare of our students and the dignity of our educators’ work in my role as governor.

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May 14, 2024

Maybe I didn’t get new skates, but I got used skates. I made it to the national championships in used skates that were custom-made for another girl. I still have those skates. Underneath the arch, there was a name crossed out and my dad had ‘Michelle Kwan’ written in. Granted, they were a little big, but it worked.

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