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- ↑ Bednarek, David I. "Teacher Prevents Fight" Milwaukee Journal , October 18, 1979; "Accent" section p. 1
- ↑ Lincoln Center home page
- ↑ 2019 State Cross Country Meet Souvenir Program. Wisconsin Rapids, WI: Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association. November 2, 2019. p. 25.
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