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On a beautiful March afternoon, we were asked to join in the celebration being held at The Vanguard School in Lake Wales. The sprawling 77-acre campus was hosting a special guest and honoring three athletes who will further their education after graduation from Vanguard.

When I arrived on campus I was met by Julie Diaz, Director of Development, and she was bubbling with excitement to take me to the gym for the signing of the three athletes. As we meandered to the gym, students, staff, and faculty were also heading in the same general direction.

When we entered the gym, there were cake...