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DAME Academy, our Alma Mater, rests complacently upon the summit of a gently rolling Nebraska Hill far from the rapid tempo of life in the city,yet, not too remote to be inconvenient.

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But how did this ideal Academy come to rest at this location? How long ago did happy and studious pupils first begin to benefit from its educational environment? What brought the Sisters from their many numerous charitable to occupations Omaha to found this school? The Religious order of the School Sisters of Notre Dame sprang up in Lorraine, France, under the direction of St, Peter Fourier, and from there spread throughout Europe. From the motherhouse in Czechoslovakia, in lQlO, small 0’ a courageous and ambitious Sisters came to America,group to take of charge an orphanage in Fenton, Mo. In 1920, migrated to Florence, Nebraska, where they purchased they a ten—acre plot of land then known as Seven Oak’s Farm. Here in 1925, they first

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The solemn dedication of the Academy took place August l5, 1926, School started on the feast of the Nativity on of the Blessed Virgin during the same year. At its opening only freshmen, sophomores and juniors were admitted. The senior class was added the following year. lust twenty years ogo, the first graduating class of Notre Dame Academy left the protective arms of their Alma Mater to go into the world. Since then, 306 graduates have left the portals of Notre Dame. The Sisters had trained them well, and have continued to do so through the successive years. These Sisters, as their title indicates, follow the ideal of Our Lady, enjoy her special patronage, and a particular love of the Blessed Mother to all who enterimpart into the spirit of the school This special love of Our lady is clearly demon— strated to all who approach Notre Dame, for, high on the front of the building, Our Lady's statue stands as a symbol of her loving protection, She protects each and every one of us. For the remainder of our lives, may Our Lady bless and intercede for us and our families.

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OUR Lady of Good Counsel, Queen of the Sodality, and Queen of our hearts, we, the graduation class of 1948, reverently dedicate our annual yearbook, the Notre Dame

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At the commencement of our Senior year, we

chose Our Lady of Good Counsel as our patroness,

so that we might solicit her generous aid in our

studies and difficulties throughout the year. And now, as our last year at Notre Dame comes to a close, we offer this, the Academette, in Mary's honor, as a special thanksgiving.

We have been under the protection of Our Lady as members of her Sodality for four years, learning, during this time, to seek her in every necessity, and to love her in a distinctive way as God's mother and our own mother. Now as we leave our Alma mater, may Our Lady of good Counsel, continue to look upon us as her loving children, and shower us with her choicest blessings, while we, in turn, shall con— tinue to invoke her intercession and follow her flaw— less example throughout our lives.

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Alumnae Directress Latin, English, History SR. MARY VERONICA

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Business Supervisor Commercial Courses, Journalism SR. MARY LOYOLA

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Registrar Home Economics, Mathematics, Czech SR. MARY IM'ELDA

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Music Supervisor

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Chaplain Rev. Paul B. Kannaby, came to Notre Dame, on January 251 1947, to take upon himself the duties of Chaplain and Professor of Religion. During this time he has gained the love and respect of the students, both in grade and high school. All have enjoyed his most interesting and instructive classes We pray that he may spend many more fruitful years at Notre Dame. rl‘he

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This year, Easter Monday marked the 25th Anniversary of an organiza— tion started by Mrs. M. l. Lahr and Mrs. Anton Tusa tor the purpose at helping Notre Dame. Ever since the year 1923, this ambitious group ot women have worked and given a card party in one of the various halls of Omaha. In 1942,

these card parties were superseded by bingo parties. Mrs. A. I. Karasek and Mrs. Frank Prusha are the present chairmen of this group. They are assisted by the ladies of St. Wenceslaus, St. Adalbert's and Assumption Parishes, and the mothers of the students attending Notre Dame. Mrs. Kotrc led the organization for ten years. This year, Mrs. loseph Pavlik, and Mrs. Anton Tusa were honored by the other members of the association with silver corsages for their twenty—live consecutive years of service. Taken as a group, their number is too great to enumerate all the names of those who at present and over a period of twentyetive years have actively participated in this charitable activity. Notre Dame appreciates the work that these ladies have done so well in the past, and prays that God, who knows all their good works, will reward them far better than we are able to do

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white-garbed Seniors, we stand at a commencement point of our lives, looking brilliant, forward with eager and hopeful hearts to the unknown and incomprehensible future Some will follow the religious state of life upon their path to Heaven,- others will marry and find true happiness caring for and educating souls for Christ; still others may seek the state of single blessedness. But, although our eyes have naturally turned to that part of our lives which is yet to come, our minds have reminiscently and inadvertently turned back the pages of the years, and once again we recall the happy days comprising the latter. four years which were profitably spent as students of Notre Dame Academy. September of 1944 welcomed the twenty-nine brightly scrubbed faces of the Freshman class who Were, as every past and every future freshman class will be, exceedingly in— experienced, yet only too anxious to discover the fun and work that accompanies a high school career. We may have been as green as the majority of under classmen, but our desire to remain ignorant of the rules governing our new manner of life, proved that we were neither

exceptionally illiterate, nor lacking what we considered common sense. Many of our spare moments were spent in exploration of the campus, and in seeking novel, methods for mischief, rather than for useful occupations. Ultimately, we settled clown into the sometimes monotonous pattern of everyday school life, further developing our totally immature minds, becoming accustomed to our inferior standing as the youngest class, and beginning to prove our worth as students by constructing artistic posters, participating in Sodality activities, electing class officers, selecting St. Bernadette as our class patroness, and producing a class party, complete with a dramatic presentation of a Mock Court Trial, for the benefit and entertainment of the students and faculty. Before we really had time to adjust ourselves to the life of a Freshman, we found that we had been raised to the position of a Sophomore, but this promotion did not lend the slightest trace of dignity to our stature. We were still fun-loving adolescents, ever ready and entirely willing to assist the new Freshies through their first few trying days by acting as their companions and guides until they were able to make their own friends and feel as though they were an important part of the school. In October, our ambition overflowed, and we were prompted to raise money for a worthy cause. Immediately we began to prepare 'an elaborate ”Sweet Sale" which included the sale of candied apples, pop-corn balls, candy, cake, and cookies, plus entertainment. Another bit of hilarity provided by our class was in the form of a Halloween Party. The Sacred Heart was chosen by our class to inspire and guide us throughout the year. Firmly believing that at last we would be regarded with a certain amount of respect, We blissfully entered the ranks of our upper classmen, quite unaware of the tedious and difficult tasks which lay ahead of us. We hadn't changed much, however because of the added honor. We were still the same fun-loving, mischevious class that we had always been. Again we composed our class play "Aletha" adapting it from ”The Spectre Bridegroom" a fictitious selection of our Literature book. The greatest and most enjoyable portion of our lunior year was spent in the elaborate preparations for Parent-Daughter Evening. Through the cooperation and able assistance of Sister Mary Alexia, our sponsor, we decked the gym with the soft color and delicate beauty of tea roses, blue feathers and white streamers. “The Making of Miss Graduate of 1947" constituted the special entertaining feature of the evening, Displaying what we considered “foresight” we chose green and gold as our Senior class color, and the Hollyhock as our Class flower. Reluctantly we said goodbye to the Seniors of 1947 as they left the familiar school grounds on graduation day, realizing that the following year we would find ourselves in their places. With our final year of high school drawing to a close, we can easily see that this year was the best of all. Our minds were infrequently given a chance to roam over the dreamy highways of fantasy. Industriously we traveled from one project to another, Sodality, Spotlight, Year Book, Christmas Play, Mardi Gras, School Play, and numerous other activities claimed our attentions aside from the regular studies. We displayed our skill in Typing by winning for Notre Dame the first place in the NCHSTA contest. We will always remember this year as one made up of many happy days brightened by constant activity. Our pause for refreshing memories has lengthened as we stand here—the minutes pass quickly away, never to return. We cheerfully proceed on the unknown path of life joining the alumnae who have been passing through these portals since 1928. May the light of the Holy Spirit guide us from now unto eternity.

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Omaha, Nebraska Class Secretary 2, 4; Sodality Secretary 2, 3; Sodality Co Chairman, 4; Glee l, 2, 4; “Oh Fatherl" Spotlight Co—Editor 4; Academette Editor 4; Study Club 4; Gym 1, 2.

BETTY A. SHANAHAN

Prague, Nebraska Class Treasurer 4; Sodality Vice-Prefect 4; Glee l, 2, 4; “Oh Fatherl" 4; Gym 1, 2.

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Glendale, California Central High, Omaha, l; Glee 2; Spotlight Cerditor 4; 'Oh Fatlierl" 4; Study Club 4; Activities Club 4.

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Omaha, Nebraska Class Treasurer l, 3; Sodality Secretary 2, 3, 4; Glee l, 2, 4; ”Oh Fatherl" Academette Co-Editor 4,Study Club 4; Gym 1.

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Bennington, Nebraska Elkhorn High School 1, 2, “Oh, Fatherl” 4.

SHIRLEY HANNO

Omaha, Nebraska Sodality Secretary. 2,- Glee l, 2; ”Oh Fatherl.” 4; Study Club 4; Activities Club 4.

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Omaha, Nebraska Class Secretary 3; Glee l, 4, Spotlight Business Manager 4; Academette Business Manager "Oh, Father! 4; Study Club 4; Gym 1, 2.

Atwood, Kansas Glee 2; Spotlight 3, 4; “Oh, Fatherl” 4; Gym

BEATRICE IANOUSEK

Stratton, Nebraska Glee 1, 2, 4; Class Play 4; Gym 1. 4;

BETTY ANN KENWORTHY

Omaha, Nebraska Sodality Office, Secretary 2, 3; Prefect 4; Glee l, 2,- Spotlight Staff, Reporter 4; Academette Co— Editor 4; Study Club Secretary 4; “Oh Fatherl" 4; Gym 1.

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NLY THREE short years have passed since we became a part of the student body of Notre Dame, and began to store within our minds the knowledge im— parted to all those willing to learn. Of course we spent our Freshman year getting adjusted to the new and entirely different subjects, and our Sophomore year divided between work and play. But our lunior year proved to be especially filled with more advanced subjects and novel occupations, such as the preparation and presenta—

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tion of the biggest event of the year, Parent-Daughter evening held on May 4. We began one of the more important years of our high school by electing Monica Beringer as our president to lead our class during this year. Carole Maucher, a most vivacious and optimistic member of our class took upon herself the office of Secretary. Pauline Stehno was awarded the responsibilities of caring for the class funds. A Garden Party which was given on November 20, by our class, for the entertainment of the students and faculty, was climaxed by the dramatic presentation of the life of St. Rose of Lima, under the title, ”Rose of My Heart.” Talented members of our class sang during the course of the drama, giving it an operatic effect. Although we found ourselves constantly involved with studies and extracurricular activities, we still managed to find time to devote to the Sodality of Our Lady from which we have received numerous benefits since our reception on De— cember 8, 1945. The junior Sodality's secretaries leading our class during this year were Mary Io Pitner, Pauline Stehno, and Carole Maucher. During the month of Ianuary these secretaries each in turn conducted one of the weekly meetings. During the months of February, March and April, it seemed that our whole class must have been in hibernation. We were no longer carefree students wandering aimlessly through the halls after school. In room 202 we spent our time under the guidance of Sister M. Alexia, de N. 13., our class sponsor. Here, our numerous 'plans for Parent—Daughter Evening became realities. Invitations were made and sent out, sheets of stiff pink paper became blooming life—like hollyhocks. We also spent a great deal of time rehearsing our play, ”The Crowning of Love,” which was part of the entertainment for that night. With heavy hearts we closed the doors on our Junior year, a year filled with the fun of approaching sophistication. We realize that our High School days are becoming shorter and shorter as winter days, but we will always keep the memory of this year stored away in a special corner of our hearts.

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THE beginning of the school the in Sophomore class, no longer green September, year,

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Sister Veronica, elected their class officers. Ieanette Zuroske received the honor of leading the class as the president. The duties of Secretary rested upon Ramona Vap, and those of Treasurer, upon Ramona Kobza. Since we were now What you might term “proficient" we began to be active early in the year and organized a Fatima Club which has for its aim and purpose the offering of prayer, sacrifice and reparation to the Immaculate Heart of Mary. A “Horne—Make Bake" sale was sponsored by this organi~ zation on Ianuary 19. We brought a wide variety of appetizing and delicious homeemade sweets to sell to the students. The proceeds from this sale were sent to Father Cacella to help him in his work of spreading the message of Our Lady of Fatima. Through the Philatelic Club of Notre Dame, formed by our class, we gave practical aid to the missions. The members of this club collected, trimmed, sorted, and shipped cancelled' stamps to the lesuit Fathers in St. Louis and other priests who use them to supply stamp markets. Sophomore talent shone as bright as the heavenly bodies during our production of the play, “Stardust,” part of the enter— tainment for our class party in Stardust Haven. We have also been active in the Sodality of Our Lady—— reporting on pamphlets, articles in Catholic publications, entertaining during the Sodality meetings with musical numbers and radio skits, and contributing to general discussions. We were led in these activities by‘loan Ostronic, Nancy Kucirek, and Gloria Mclllvenna, assistant secretaries of the Sodality. On February 20 we put our heads together and employed our talents and conducted a very interesting and helpful meeting. In our estimation, this has been a year well spent in the service of the Church, the School and our Country. We aspire to produce many good leaders as well as cooperative followers in the next two years of our high school days.

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COME the with the opening of school in September 1947, Freshielees, we entered the portals of Notre Dame for the first time as students. We left our childhood days behind and began our career of further study, green as Kentucky grass, knowing that everyone was attempting to judge us by our initial appearance. Now, as we look back on those days we wonder how we ever survived the embarrasment of becoming adjusted—run— ning into the wrong classes, forgetting the rules, and making those mistakes which we thought, brought the eyes of the entire school upon us in condemnation With the guidance of Sister M. Loyola, our hard—working sponsor‘who unreservedly gave her time and efforts to our class, we organized the thirty—seven members and elected offi— cers. Jackie Trummer headed the class as president; Camilla Kenworthy was elected Secretary, and Joan Trummer, the Treasurer. In preparation for our reception into the Sodality of Our Lady we spent three days, literally in heaven, as Father Garvey conducted a most inspiring retreat. On December 8, Our Lady accepted us among her special children. We were then Sodalists. Surely we all looked and felt just like angels as we marched into the chapel that morning, and pronounced our consecrations. After attending and participating in the parties given by the other classes, we gave our wintry gay at ”Frosty party Hollow” and presented “lack Frost's Exposition" which featured Jack Frost, his assistants, Queen Crystal, the Ice Weavers, the Snowfairies, and Snowmen. On the feastday of our beloved chaplain and religion pro— fessor, the Rev Paul Kannaby, we honored him by the presenta— tion of a “Rosary of Love.” At the end of the first semester, we found that fifteen bers of our class had made the honor roll, and seventeenmem— had completed the semester with perfect attendance. Now, at the end of the year, as we try to take an inventory of the benefits received during this year, we find that we can— not begin to count them. For all the help and assistance re— ceived during this year from the faculty and students, we, the Freshies, wish to express our sincerest gratitude.

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WOTBE DAME is doubly» dedicated to Our Lady; both in the name of the school, and in the Sodality, and yet, this seems to be one, for the spirit of the SodalityﬁOur Lady's spirit—is the spirit of the school. But just what is the Sodality, and why should we be so proud of it; why such a devoted spirit among the Sodalists? Who would not be proud of the most pure and loving Mother of God, “Our tainted nature's solitary boast.” With her as our model, we can best follow the main purposes of the Sodality. She is our ideal—our perfect patternl By earnestly striving to follow her, we can fulfill all its purposes. How easy it is to love Christ if we imitate her love; how much easier she makes it to sanctify ourselves; how wonderful to have her as our example of perfect charity towards our neighbor; how well she followed Christ and never gave up hope. What more could we ask in a patroness and special guardian? But just what does the Sodality do? To begin with, the Sodality tries its very best to fulfill the main purposes through its weekly, well—planned meetings. These include, among other things, radio skits, reviews of books and pamphlets, active and lively discussions, and thought~provoking quizzes. But let's briefly glance through the Sodality yearl Suppressed antici— pation is the theme of the first meeting of the school year, for all the Sodalists are eager to learn the names of their new of— ficers. But before the newly elected officers assume their re— sponsibilities, installation is held in the chapel, and they place in the hands of the Blessed Mother, all their future work and efforts. Bright, eager, young hopefuls are seen about this time, flocking to a certain room at the appointed time to receive in— structions and try to acquire knowledge about the Sodality. All are looking ahead three months to the glorious December 8, when they too, will join the ranks of the special children of Mary. This year, preceding this great feast of our Immaculate Mother, Sodalists and Sodality candidates spent “three days in heaven" as they made the annual retreat. On the morning of December 8, forty—one students pledged life-long fidelity to the Virgin Mary, and promised to live up to the rules of the Sodality.

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Under the leadership of Barbara Casey, Gwen Harvey, and Shirley Hanno, the Activity Club collected funds for the movies and other activities which filled the year with educational and entertaining features. Some of the fea— ture films shown were ”Last Days of Pompeii", “Schubert, Melody Master”, ”Last of the Mohicans", “Captain Eddie”, “Swiss Family Robinson.” Among the religious films were, the Loyola films, “Boyhood of Iesus", John the Baptist," “Disciples to Emmaus",_ Mary Magdalen“, “Conversion of Zaccheus", and “Prodgical Son.”

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Last year at this time, the very first Notre Dame Yearbook was published by an energetic and hard—working Senior Class. It was a brave undertaking for a small school Undaunted by the greatness of the task, the class under the direction of their zealous sponsor, brought it to a successful finish. The resultea yearbook enthusiastically received by the students. We were very proud of the initial attempt; a yearbook which would hold the countless mem— ories of a year at Notre Dame. Now, with our second attempt, we hope our efforts will result in an an— nual equal to the first. We have worked diligently and tirelessly hoping in the end to produce a yearbook which would meet with. the approval of all its readers. Some of us made frequent journeys to the business districts of Oma— ha, seeking ads to help cover the cost of such an enterprise. Others spent long hours in the editorial department writing and editing the material comprising the reading matter of the Academette. The seventeen members of our class worked together, and in the end produced this, the final product. We hope you like it, and spend many pleasant hours in reminiscence of your school days.

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Staff: Gloria Mcllvenna, Therese McDermott, Mary Io Pitner, and Louise Pazderka, reporters; Rita Kucirek, Co—Editors; lune Heming— way, Business Manager; Betty

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Printing Staff: Zita Maly, Virginia Horinek, Rita Maly, Catherine Kacirek, Alice Heble, Therese Sekal, Beatrice Ianousek, Rose Kucera, and Emilie Balik. iiiiEEEEW

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The Notre Dame Spotlight has

been recording the important and some— times unimportant events of the school years since 1948 when it first appeared as a monthly publication Then and there, it was named “The Spotlight." During the years it has realy lived up to its name—highlighting some of the incidents pertaining to school activities, and those of the alumnae. In November of 1943, the Spotlight was published four times during the school year, and since that date it has appeared at those intervals. Therefore, approximately two and one—half months of the year are devoted to the col— lection of material, the composition of grammatically correct and interesting articles, and finally, to the actual multigraphing of the paper, Of course, this requires an energetic and wide—awake staff and the able assistance of the present Sister in charge, Sri M. Veronica As in most newspaper work there is one grand rush a few days before the deadline; but, as a rule, our little Spotlight comes forth at the proper time, and is greeted enthusiastically by its readers.

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mmaﬁcét @HE predominant dramatic feature of the year was “Oh Father,” a three act comedy pre— sented by the Senior Class on the llth of April. The various characters were vividly portrayed by twelve members of the class Other members entertained between acts and helped back stage. Approximately three weeks were spent in prepara~ tion for a public presentation. The elaborate stage decorations were arranged by the Seniors. The furniture was loaned through tthe courtesy of the Orchard and Wilhelm Company, and by members of the class living in town.

Many happy, but busy days were spent ,by the Seniors as they hurriedly memorized lines, collected and constructed various stage properties, and feverishly pursued prospective ticket buyers. The characters were: Mrs. Helen Baynard (a very lovely person). .Barbara Casey Charlotte King, (an art teacher). Shirley Hanno Annette Baynard. (the pretty daughter). .Rita Kucirek Elizabeth Baynard, (the talented daughter) {lean Delehanty Lucile Baynard. (the clever'daughter) ,Betty Ann Kenworthy

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Rebecca Baynard. (old—maid cousin) Hemingway ...... Iune.Phyllis Adelaide Rogers. (a schoolteacher) Hayek Mrs. Warren Austin. (a wealthy bibliophile). .Betty Shanahan Sarah Kincaid, (a friend of Annette's). .Louise Pazderka Donna Kane. (another friend of Annette's). .Roberta Gains Theodora, (the Baynard maid). .Emilie Balik William Baynard, FATHER! (the voice offstage). .Alice Heble Another Senior dramatic feature was “Gesu Bambino" a Christmas play written exclusively for the party by Rita Kucirek. The plot characterized a poor family beset by misery on Christmas Eve. Help comes through the Babe of Bethlehem. A beautiful nativity scene brought the real spirit of Christmas to the appreciative audience of faculty members and students. ,

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Music plays a prominent part in the extra curricular activities of Notre Dame students. Each week the Glee Club meets in the music room for its regular practice. This year a sextette was formed of two Freshies, two sophomores and two Seniors whose major pro— ject was the preparation ot“Look— ing for The Lost Chord,” a delight— ful novelty number. The majority of the students take music lessons, many of whom have become accomplished pian— ists O t h e r s have evcelled as

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To Rita Kucirek, Editor; her assistants, lean Delehanty and Betty Ann Kenworthy; Rose Faimon, Activity editor; Phyllis H a y e k, C l a s 5 Editor, and lune Hemingway and Louise Pazderka, our energetic business managers. All gave many of their free hours in writing and assembling the yearbook.

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