“To the members of the school board: I understand that you need to make budget cuts for next year, but you cut funding from the swim team. Four made it to the state championships this year, and I am sure you remember that Stacy won first place in diving! Publicity from attending state meets is good for our school and motivates alumni to the booster club. In addition, the swim team provides exercise to an increasingly inactive student body. Without the swim team, we would all be stuck at home playing video games! , Logan Jackson”