Distinguished Young Women OF California At-Large


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Kaiyi Ma
Distinguished Young Woman of California At-Large for 2024
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Lauren Silcox
Distinguished Young Woman of California At-Large for 2024
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College scholarships are awarded at the state level and millions in college-granted scholarships are available nationally. The state representative will advance to the national program for the opportunity to compete for cash tuition scholarships. To participate, you must be in your junior of high school. Participants are evaluated in the areas of: scholastics, interview, talent, self-expression, and fitness.


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2024 Distinguished Young Woman of California At-Large

2024 Local Participants


These participants will take part in the up-coming local program.

Participants

2024 Distinguished Young Woman of California At-Large

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Kaiyi Ma
From
Campbell

University Preference
Pomona; UCLA; Northwestern; Barnard

Career Goal
Economics; Business

Achievements:
Honorable Mention from the National Association of Teachers of Singing SF Bay AreaNational Economics Challenge State FinalistAP Scholar with DistinctionStudent Investment Challenge Global Gold Award on Investment ReportPublic Benefit International Challenge Gold Award

Activites:
Singing. Practiced classical and musical theater singing musicianship for more than 12 years, along with 1+ years of private voice lesson and 11+ years of choir involvement. Member of Cantabile Youth Singers and its the highest-level performing choir Vocalise; attended twice a week rehearsals and performed 5-7 concerts per year in the Bay AreaMarketing Manager at the Journals of Justice. Oversaw all marketing aspects for this student initiative that publishes journals for social justice. Established and boosted social media presence with an account of 900+ followers. Facilitated executive meetings every month and coordinated events such as fundraisers. Led marketing initiatives for the launch of special projects, workshops, and inter-organizational discussions and collaborationsFacing History Student Leader. Spearheaded with other 9 selected facing history leaders to develop an inter-school network of 60+ students in the Bay Area with academic and social opportunities, committing to the common Facing History and Ourselves themes of justice and being an upstander. Facilitated the diversity of the student body who are cohorts of activists in fighting bigotry, in collaboration with Diversity Council and AAPI Coalition. Launched projects such as Black History Month with school-wide speaker series and activities and Diversity Showcase that featured over 50 performers and attracted more than 200 audienceMarketing Internship at MINISO Iceland. Researched, evaluated, and analyzed business and consumer behaviors at the MINISO store in Reykjavik. Formulated marketing strategy for a better shopping experience and store improvement in 2023 to establish a brand identity centered on incorporating consumer needs, high-quality products, and Icelandic culture. Developed holiday marketing plans for Q4 of 2022Co-Founder of Give To the Girls. Founded this student-led organization to brighten the future for girls by spreading educational materials to advocate for feminism on menstrual health, women’s rights, gynecology, gender, and culture. Initiated to distribute sustainable period products to girls in Zimbabwe with $5,000 from fundraising. Oversaw the website, podcast, and visual arts teams, and built the official website of the organizationTri-M Music Honor Society Executive Officer. Initiated school-wide lunch concerts, instrumental workshops, and music industry speaker series. Facilitated marketing activities for concerts and the school's music department. Collaborated with other Tri-M members to focus on the theme of Making Music Accessible in the 22-23 school yearChinese Cultural Club president. Facilitated active club and officer meetings every week, recorded minutes, and managed all written club materials. Initiated discussions about Chinese food, music, arts, etc. to celebrate the heritage of Chinese culture. Promoted the club to the student body and attracted 90+ members throughout the yearVisual and Performing Arts Student Marketer. Designed playbills for 3 spring musicals and 2 fall plays and posters for several drama showcases; works include gathering cast and crew information, designing layout and formatting, proofreading, and creating guides on how to make a theatrical program. Supported student marketing initiatives on the annual fall play and spring musical that attracted 100+ and 200+ audience per performance respectively. Promoted VAPA-related activities on campus and onlineCrew member at McDonald's. Efficiently handled customer orders, maintained cleanliness, and ensured the smooth operation of the cashier section of the restaurant. Demonstrated strong, multilingual communication skills when interacting with customers and collaborating with co-workers. Showcased excellent multi-tasking skills, resulting in timely delivery of food (doordash, table orders, and curbside orders) and meeting customers expectations when serving foodLeadership in the Business World at the Wharton Global Youth Program. Attended this 3-week summer program and studied the core of business concepts, corporate strategies, and case studies from the faculty of Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania and spoke with successful leaders across the industries of finance, entrepreneurship, and entertainment. Proactively explored effective leadership through group projects, class discussions, and simulation tasks. Conducted thorough, complete company research and analysis with other 4 team members as the end-of-program project

Additional:
Volunteer Coordinator & Performer at senior retirement homes. Coordinated weekly/monthly, in-person music performances around 6 local senior living communities, including arranging rehearsals, scheduling concerts, and checking in with volunteers, etc. Performed classical, contemporary, and holiday repertoires that attract more than 20+ people every time on averageVolunteer at Montalvo Arts Center

2024 Distinguished Young Woman of California At-Large

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Lauren Silcox
From
Tracy

University Preference
Utah State, University of Wyoming

Career Goal
Flight Nurse in the Air Force

Achievements:
Freshman class president JV cheer captain (2 years)Academic block WSophomore class president Community service (3 years)Good conduct ribbon (3 years) APT award (recruiting) Church youth group class president 3rd place Rotary Essay Winner California Women’s Club Leadership program award recipient

Activites:
Cheer Softball

Additional:
Wreaths Across America Crab feedCampus clean up

2024 Local Participants

Dalia Abarca
CityMerced
University Preference
Career Goal
Emily Abreu  Abreu
CityWaterford
University PreferenceFresno State
Career GoalOwn A Dance Studio
Evelyn Aburto
CityCitrus Heights
University PreferenceUniversity of the Pacific, Sierra College
Career GoalMusic Therapist, Immigration Lawyer
Reva Agarwal
CityFremont
University Preference
Career Goal
Reva Agarwal
CityFremont
University Preference
Career GoalComputer Scientist, Engineer
Rhea Agnihotri
CitySimi Valley
University Preference
Career Goal
saddia Ali
CityLindsay
University Preference
Career Goal
Saddia Ali
CityLindsay
University Preference
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Dimah Al Janabi
CitySacramento
University Preference
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Alexa Babakitis
CityLaguna Hills
University Preference
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Isabella Baker
CityRoseville
University Preference
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Sophia Bardunias
CitySan Ramon
University Preference
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Lucia  Bartley
CityFillmore
University Preference
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Sophia  Bautista
CityOntario
University Preference
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Sophia  Bautista
CityOntario
University Preference
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Sophia  Bautista
CityOntario
University Preference
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Vienna Becerra
CityCathedral City
University Preference
Career Goal
Brianna Benitez
CitySalinas
University Preference
Career Goal
Isabella Betparoo
CitySan Jose
University Preference
Career Goal
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Prisha Bhanushali
CityCampbell
University Preference4 year College
Career GoalUndergrad & Mba Degree
TalentResearch
Vivianna Bravo
CitySan Jose
University Preference
Career Goal
Ciena Brooks
CityOakland
University Preference
Career Goal
Maya Burgess
CityLos Angeles
University Preference
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Maya Burgess
CityLos Angeles
University Preference
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Maya Burgess
CityLos Angeles
University Preference
Career Goal
Marissa Callahan
CitySan Jose
University Preference
Career Goal
Miah Castaneda
CityMoreno Valley
University Preference
Career Goal
Mia Castillo
CityIndio
University Preference
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Abigail Castro
CityHanford
University Preference
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Mia Cateriano
CityDanvilly
University Preference
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Angelina Chen
CityFremont
University Preference
Career Goal
Leilany  Chius
CitySan Jose
University Preference
Career GoalDental Hygienist
Georgia Clark
CityRedlands
University PreferenceUCSB
Career GoalPolitics, Education
Brianna Contreras
CityRoseville
University Preference
Career Goal
Carissa Cooper
CityMojave
University Preference
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Carissa Cooper
CityMojave
University Preference
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Isabella Coughlin
CityLodi
University Preference
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Dreauna Cunningham
CityMoreno Valley
University Preference
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Ana Curtis
CityEl Sobrante
University Preference
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Baylee Dakin
CityMarysville
University Preference
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Nidia Daza
CityAnaheim
University Preference
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Diana De La Cerda
CitySacramento
University Preference
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Andrea De La Torre Reyes
CityHighland
University Preference
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Hami Doan
CityWestminster
University Preference
Career Goal
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Jai'Lyn  Dupree
CityEl Sobrante
University PreferenceAll Colleges
Career GoalNursing Degree
Anneka Edlund
CityOrange
University Preference
Career Goal
Gabrielle Enyart
CityLoomis
University Preference
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Kiara Escudero
CityVictorville
University Preference
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Stephanie Estrada
CityLake Elsinore
University Preference
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Brianna Fabian
CityIndii
University Preference
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Brianna Fabian
CityIndio
University Preference
Career Goal
Nyeema Figueroa
CityDunnigan
University Preference
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Alexa Flores
CitySan Juan Bautista
University Preference
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Kailyn Fong
CityConcord
University Preference
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Hillary  Fregoso
CityAntioch
University Preference
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Wan Ying Fu
CityOakland
University Preference
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Ashly Gallardo
CityOntario
University Preference
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ariana garcia
CityMoreno Valley
University Preference
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Dulce Garcia Rodriguez
CitySan Bernardino
University Preference
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Juliette Gaytan
CitySan Bernardino
University Preference
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Sophia Glass
CityBridgeville
University Preference
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Lainey Goldstein
CityFullerton
University Preference
Career Goal
Lainey Goldstein
CityFullerton
University Preference
Career Goal
Gwenavier Gomez
CityVisalia
University PreferenceCollege of the Sequoias
Career GoalSpeech Pathologist
Carly  Gonzalez
CityRoseville
University Preference
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Carly  Gonzalez
CityRoseville
University Preference
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Georgell Hernandez
CityMoreno Valley
University Preference
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Barbara Hernandez-Rebolledo
CityThermal
University Preference
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Jireh  Herrera
CitySan Jose
University Preference
Career Goal
Jireh  Herrera
CitySan Jose
University Preference
Career Goal
Makayla Holeman
CityCameron Park
University PreferenceWashington State University
Career GoalSpeech Language Pathology
Kendall Hutchinson
CityCorona
University Preference
Career Goal
Mariah Iniguez-Williams
CityOakland
University Preference
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Jasmine Irianto
CityIrvine
University Preference
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Hannah Ivey
CityLodi
University Preference
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Aaliyah Jasani
CityUpland
University Preference
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Alondra Jimenez
CityLos Banos
University Preference
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Ria Kaur
CityAtwater
University Preference
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Nayab Khan
CityLodi
University Preference
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Rachel Kimbal
CityAntioch
University Preference
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Michelle Yumi Ko
CityMoreno Valley
University PreferenceUniversity of California Irvine
Career GoalMarket Research Psychologist
Meghana Kolar
CitySan Ramon
University Preference
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Ella Kushins
CitySanta Rosa
University Preference
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Ella Kushins
CitySanta Rosa
University Preference
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Lizet  Lara
CitySan Jose
University Preference
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Cassidy Lee
CityAdelanto
University Preference
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Summer Leon
CityFremont
University Preference
Career Goal
Summer Leon
CityFremont
University Preference
Career Goal
Jessie Lin
CityRancho Cucamonga
University PreferenceMassachusetts Institute of Technology
Career GoalBioengineer, Menstrual Resource Equity Advocate
TalentDramatic Reading
clairis lona
CitySan Juan Bautista
University Preference
Career Goal
Mia Lopez
CitySnelling
University Preference
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Clarissa Lopez
CitySan Jose
University Preference
Career Goal
Joana  Lopez-padilla
CitySnelling
University Preference
Career Goal
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Kaiyi Ma
CityCampbell
University PreferencePomona; UCLA; Northwestern; Barnard
Career GoalEconomics; Business
TalentVocal Performance
Melanie Manjarrez
CityMoreno Valley
University Preference
Career Goal
Cassandra Mapanao
CityTrabuco Canyon
University Preference4-year
Career GoalBiomedical Engineer
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Natalie  Martinez
CityCarpinteria
University PreferenceBrown University
Career GoalPediatric Oncology
Reyna Masoud
CityRoseville
University PreferenceSan Diego State
Career GoalAthletic Trainer
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Kendyl Meeks
CityRocklin
University Preference
Career Goal
alexandra mejia
CitySan Jose
University Preference
Career Goal
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Reyna Mendez
CityTracy
University PreferenceGurnick Academy
Career GoalUltrasound Technician, Certified Sonographer And Associates Degree
Sabrina  Menjivar
CityOakley
University Preference
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Jasmine Monge
CityWinton
University Preference
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Breana  Nicholson
CityMoreno Valley
University Preference
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Breana  Nicholson
CityMoreno Valley
University Preference
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Rowen Noon
CityMurrieta
University Preference
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Leah Nunez
CitySan Jose
University Preference
Career Goal
Jacqueline  Olivera
CityMission Viejo
University Preference
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Abigail Ornelas
CitySan Jose
University Preference
Career Goal
Niti Patel
CityFontana
University Preference
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Sindy  Penaloza
CityMerced
University Preference
Career Goal
Emily Quach
CityCosta Mesa
University Preference
Career Goal
Isabelle  Quinn
CitySan Mateo
University Preference4-year University/College
Career GoalMarketing/ Brand Manager
jennifer ramirez
CityWilliams
University Preference
Career Goal
Stefani Ramirez
CityMerced
University PreferenceUC Davis
Career GoalRadiologist
Yaira  Rebollar
CityMoreno Valley
University Preference
Career Goal
Angelina Renteria
CityHollister
University Preference
Career Goal
Alyanna Requenez
CityMadera
University Preference
Career Goal
Raylene Reyes
CityRiverside
University Preference
Career Goal
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Oliviyah  Richards
CityElk Grove
University PreferenceSan Diego State
Career GoalPediatric Respiratory Therapist
Sareena Robinson
CitySan Bruno
University Preference
Career Goal
Alexis Rodriguez
CityEastvale
University Preference
Career Goal
Stephanie Rodriguez
CityMerced
University Preference
Career Goal
Angelina Rojas
CitySan Jose
University Preference
Career Goal
Meka Rucker
CityElk Grove
University Preference
Career Goal
Valeria  Ruelas
CitySeaside
University Preference
Career Goal
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Anaya Saiprasert
CityRichmond
University PreferenceUniversity of Southern California
Career GoalBusiness Entrepreneurship
TalentSinging
Ruby Sanchez Cruz
CitySan Bernardino
University Preference
Career Goal
Lena Schapiro
CityRancho Cucamonga
University Preference
Career Goal
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Emma Schlegel
CityNevada City
University PreferenceUniversity of California, Davis
Career GoalGame Designer
TalentMusic
Zahra Shatavy
CityIndio
University Preference
Career Goal
Natalie Shin
CitySan Jose
University Preference
Career Goal
Natalie Shin
CitySan Jose
University Preference
Career Goal
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Lauren Silcox
CityTracy
University PreferenceUtah State, University of Wyoming
Career GoalFlight Nurse In The Air Force
TalentLyrical Dance
Adah Sodah
CitySan Ramon
University Preference
Career Goal
Hannah Stevenson
CitySan Jose
University PreferenceSan Jose State University
Career GoalProfessional Animator
TalentArt
Kayleigh Thorp
CityMerced
University Preference
Career Goal
larissa  torres
CityHemet
University Preference
Career Goal
Elia Torres
CityHighland
University Preference
Career Goal
Maribella  Toyer
CityRiverside
University Preference
Career Goal
Anh  Tran
CitySan Jose
University Preference
Career Goal
Camille Umland
CityLincoln
University Preference
Career Goal
Sophia Valen
CitySan Francisco
University Preference
Career Goal
TalentDance
jayden van woy
CityBenicia
University Preference
Career Goal
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Jayden Van Woy
CityBenicia
University PreferenceCal State Monterey
Career GoalTeacher
TalentMusical, Creative
Jayden Van Woy
CityBenicia
University Preference
Career Goal
Ciana Vasquez
CityVacaville
University Preference
Career Goal
Lisset Vazquez
CityStockton
University Preference
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Victoria Velasco
CityHanford
University Preference
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Katherine  velasquez
CityRodeo
University Preference
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Alexis Villaver
CityMerced
University Preference
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Alexis Villaver
CityMerced
University Preference
Career Goal
Kashish Vinayak
CityHayward
University PreferenceStanford University or UC Berkeley
Career GoalChief Data Officer
Alice Vu
CityGilroy
University Preference
Career Goal
Aubree Willemstyn
CityMurrieta
University Preference
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Abigail Wong
CitySan Francisco
University Preference
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Katie Xin
CityPalm Desert
University Preference
Career Goal
Dorothy Yi
CitySan Leandro
University Preference
Career Goal
Cammy  Zou
CitySan Francisco
University Preference
Career Goal
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