“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”