Admissions Guide

CASCIA HALL PREPARATORY SCHOOL

command your future RANKED #1 IN BEST CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOLS IN OKLAHOMA

At Cascia Hall, our innovative approach to teaching and learning engages and inspires today’s young women and men to lead meaningful lives grounded in Augustinian values. These values define us and teach us and drive us. Since three friars live in the Cascia Hall monastery, teach in the classroom, coach on the field, and mentor cocurricular activities, these values are lived out in front of our students on a daily basis.

Tradition is the foundation of all aspects of life at Cascia Hall Preparatory School.

Our storied legacy honors formal attire for classes, morning chapel meetings, and delicious meals prepared by our in-house chefs. Students become part of our educational success which dates back to 1926.

Students are encouraged to explore their passions and interests in our exceptional programs and facilities, and to follow in the footsteps of St. Augustine, Doctor of the Church, as they learn to listen to the wisdom of their own inner teacher. The Augustinian values of Truth, Unity, and Love play a central role across our curriculum as we help students discover themselves, understand others, and make an impact in the larger world.

Services in St. Rita Chapel allow students and faculty to share stories of triumph, pain, and encouragement then join together in one voice to sing. Attending seven classes a day and learning relational and life management skills is a cornerstone of our tradition. Honoring tradition at Cascia Hall teaches students that a respect for the past can inspire excellence.

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Cascia Hall initiated a military element to its program

Father Driscoll founded Cascia Hall

The words under the seal

Every fall we celebrate the Sixth Graders Blazer

in 1942. The Junior ROTC was referred to by Father

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“Veritas, Unitas and Caritas”

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War II whose symbol was the bulldog. It is from this time

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students are encouraged to embrace those values

Commandos and assumed the bulldog as a mascot.

beautiful campus in Oklahoma.

every aspect of our school.

as they put on their blazers for the first time.

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a day in the life of a cascia hall student

Chemistry Lab in the Tack Science Center

9:05 AM AP Literature with Mrs. Sims

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We believe students benefit most from hands-on learning.

Our science, technology, engineering, and math programs boast a wide array of opportunities for students to learn both in and out of the classroom.

These courses require critical thinking, resilience, and collaborative problem solving. All students take 4 years of science and math. From physics and biology, to environmental studies, students can follow their interests across a variety of disciplines.

With 5 AP classes available in biology, chemistry, physics, and calculus, and many co-curricular activities available, students are encouraged to push their minds and challenge their thinking about the world around them.

Cascia Hall students have received numerous awards and recognitions in recent school years in science research, robotics, and beyond.

ROBOTICS TEAM

volleyologist ERIN // VOLLEYBALL CHAMP & PHYSICS ENTHUSIAST

The STEM Programs at Cascia Hall serve up opportunities for students like Erin to discover their passions; setting them up for success.

Middle School and Upper School students have the chance to join the Robotics team, where students learn to engineer robots and compete with schools across the country. Cascia has the first Robotics Program available to students as early as 6th grade. The program continues through the Upper School. Our Robotics Teams compete in the First Lego League, the First Tech Challenge, and the First Robotics Competition.

SCIENCE RESEARCH TEAM Did you know?

Our school day is structured under a traditional schedule with seven class periods between 8:00 am - 3:00 pm.

This team allows individuals to develop research projects and compete at the regional and state level and to earn qualification for international competitions. Beginning with 6th grade science projects and minimester projects, all students can develop research skills to help them advance their learning within science disciplines.

MATH COMPETITIONS AND CLUBS Through a variety of competitions and clubs offered at Cascia, students can advance their mathematical skills and learn beyond the classroom.

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In keeping with the Augustinian philosophy of educating the whole person, Cascia Hall provides a broad range of fine and performing arts opportunities to all of its students.

Here, students don’t just learn the specific arts disciplines, they learn to create, think, collaborate, and communicate.

What does it mean to be a part of Cascia Fine Arts?

Cascia Fine Arts students represent all parts of the school—from athletes to academic bowl members, science research to cheer, robotics to student council—all find common language in the arts.

NUMEROUS VISUAL ARTS MAYFEST AWARD WINNERS

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All Middle School students explore music, speech, and visual arts. In the Upper School, students may choose from a variety of course offerings and levels as they explore their creative talents. In addition, several fine arts activities and clubs are available for all.

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STATE CHAMPION SPEECH & DEBATE TEAM, RANKED 13TH IN THE NATION 3 CREATIVE WRITING AWARD WINNERS 9 CARNEGIE HALL PERFORMERS

What co-cur ricular art opportunities are there at Cascia Hall?

Middle & Upper School students may audition for school plays and musicals or work backstage on props, costumes, lights, and sound.

In addition to the arts curriculum and stage productions, there are many fine & performing arts activities for students both during the school day and after school.

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1 CARNEGIE HALL FEATURED SOLOIST 2 SYDNEY OPERA HOUSE HONORS CHORUS 1 NATIONAL AWARD WINNING SOLOIST STUDENTS ROUTINELY RECEIVE FINE AND PERFORMING ARTS-BASED SCHOLARSHIPS

scholartists ETHAN & NATHAN // GIFTED ARTISTS & STELLAR ACADEMICS

Cascia Hall gives eager students a full palette of opportunities to create a future for themselves that is truly a work of art.

WHAT DO YOU WANT TO BE WHEN YOU GROW UP?

Who knows the answer to that at this age, right?

The world is at your fingertips and now is the perfect time to explore it!

Cascia Hall’s minimester boasts unique experiences every January, for the entire month, for you to experience your future.

MINIMESTER OVERVIEW

Juniors and seniors find out what it is like to actually work in their future lives! Sounds crazy, doesn’t it? You start by deciding what you might want to do when you grow up: maybe it’s being a doctor, a game software engineer, a security analyst, an FBI agent, but who knows, the list is endless. Next is the fun part; you get to live that life for the ENTIRE month of January.

Freshman and sophomore years are all about the Minimester Catalog. The catalog is complete with over 50 subjects you always wanted to learn about but never had the opportunity to, such as History vs.

Hollywood or the JFK Conspiracy Theories!

Minimester isn’t just for upper school students who have completed academic requirements early; ALL Cascia Hall upper school students get the added value of life training through minimester. It is a graduation requirement; a grade is earned and a life is changed.

chempetitor JJ // COMMANDOS CENTER & ASPIRING CHEMIST

Cascia Hall minimesters inspire students like JJ to experiment with new ideas and to become outstanding in whatever fields they desire.

HITCHCOCK & ART FINANCIAL LITERACY PROFESSIONAL WRITING

CHINESE CUISINE CLOGGING

SLEEP THEORY PODCAST PRODUCTION

BRAIN GAMES

ROBOTICS

ABSTRACT ART WELDING SELF-DEFENSE

These are just a few of the 50+ elective options!

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The focus of our campus ministry is to help us live out our core values of Truth (Veritas), Unity (Unitas), and Love (Caritas) by helping others, especially those who are in need. Throughout the school year, the Cascia Community comes together to support specific causes and organizations.

CAMPUS MINISTRY PROJECTS

CROSSTOWN LEARNING CENTER

STUDENT AUGUSTINIAN VALUES INSTITUTE

KEY CLUB FOOD BANK FOOD DRIVE

WEDNESDAY MISSION COLLECTIONS

NIGHT LIGHT TULSA

KAIROS / RETREATS

LITTLE LIGHTHOUSE

MISSION TRIPS (LOCAL & ABROAD)

Did you know?

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CATHOLIC CHARITIES ST. NICHOLAS TOY DRIVE

Since we look like Hogwarts, we embrace the house system! Freshmen are sorted into one of eight houses on House Day. Houses challenge each other in competitions throughout the school year!

AUGUSTINIAN YOUTH MINISTRY

ballunteer ALLIE // BASKETBALL STAR & PASSIONATE VOLUNTEER

The Cascia Hall campus ministry program is a slam dunk for students like Allie who are enthusiastic about giving back and always there to assist.

At Cascia Hall, a wide variety of enriching cocurricular activities is provided for personal development and enjoyment. In addition to focusing on academics, students are encouraged to include athletics, clubs, activities, the arts, and community service in their school experience by participating in at least three clubs or organizations per year.

ACADEMIC BOWL TEAM FILM & MEDIA

athletician WILLIAM // GOLF ACE & MATHEMATICS FANATIC

With all the cocur ricular opportunities to explore at Cascia Hall, a well-rounded education is par for the course for students like William.

STUDENT COUNCIL

MUSIC MINISTRY

WORLD LANGUAGE CLUBS BOOK CLUB INVESTMENT CLUB

LITERARY MAGAZINE

DOG CLUB

KEY CLUB

STUDENT AMBASSADORS BOWLING

CASCIA HALL ACCEPTANCE & INCLUSION (CHAI) CLUB These are just a few of the 25+ clubs available!

Don’t see a club you like?

No problem! We encourage our students to explore their passions and command their own future.

With faculty support, our students are free to create any new club they would like. Our flagship robotics program was actually completely student driven!

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Opportunities exist for students to get involved at all levels and in every season. Depending on the sport, the upper school teams compete in the 3A, 4A or 5A level of the Oklahoma Secondary Schools Activities Association.

Middle school students participate in the Pinnacle Conference, Indian Nations and Diocesan Leagues.

Our extensive athletic facilities include two gymnasiums, a strength and fitness center, eight locker rooms, eight tennis courts, a baseball field, a wrestling facility, a cheer facility, and a multipurpose field.

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TULSA WORLD ALL WORLD SCHOLAR ATHLETE OF THE YEAR TULSA WORLD COACH OF THE YEAR (TENNIS)

1 4-TIME STATE CHAMPION WRESTLER

4 ALL-CONFERENCE LACROSSE PLAYERS

1 STATE CHAMPION WRESTLER

5 ALL-CONFERENCE BASEBALL PLAYERS

9 ALL-DISTRICT FOOTBALL PLAYERS

2 ALL-STATE VOLLEYBALL PLAYERS

2 ALL-CONFERENCE VOLLEYBALL PLAYERS

3 ALL-STATE TENNIS PLAYERS

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1 ACADEMIC ALL-STATER 4 COLLEGIATE ATHLETES 11 ALL-STATE ATHLETES 3 TENNIS 2 VOLLEYBALL 2 SOCCER 2 GOLF 1 TRACK 1 WRESTLING 2 ALL-STATE GOLFERS 1 GOLF STATE TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP 16

Excited to join us at Cascia Hall?

Our new student experience allows you to get acquainted with our community before the first day of school. Every summer we have several events to celebrate the new school year.

Each new student has ample opportunities to be on campus and meet fellow students, faculty, and staff prior to the first day of school. From donut drops, to movies on the lawn, we strive to make sure your student makes a smooth transition to becoming a student at Cascia Hall.

Don’t miss out on the fun!

Welcome to Cascia from Cascia Link Crew (CLC). All incoming freshmen will be assigned to a CLC group! Each CLC group is led by two upperclassmen that are responsible for welcoming your student to our school community. CLC leaders will organize events throughout the school year to make sure

they are connected with the school and their classmates and answer any questions.

CLC leaders will be your student's contact for all things related to Cascia Hall.

Where Everyone Belongs (WEB) is the Middle School equivalent of

CLC and is meant to engage incoming Middle School students

with the same hospitality.

Did you know?

Every year, Cascia welcomes and celebrates our newest Commandos at our Welcome Walk.

Students will walk onto campus with their entire grade and are welcomed

by Cascia students and faculty as they take their first walk on campus!

Be prepared for music, balloons, and lots of noise!

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FRESHMAN MOVIE NIGHT RETREATS

SPIRIT BUY DAY

CHROMEBOOK BOOTCAMP

NEW FAMILY NIGHT AT BROOKSIDE COLLECTIVE DONUT DROP

SIXTH-GRADE WATER DAY

ballenguist DEMI // ACCOMPLISHED DANCER & LANGUAGE SCHOLAR

At Cascia Hall, the diverse and challenging college preparatory cur riculum keeps students like Demi on their toes.

college prep One of the foremost reasons parents choose Cascia Hall is for its superior academic reputation. The school’s designation as college preparatory indicates students will be prepared for their future college coursework upon graduation from Cascia Hall.

Beginning freshman year, the students are led through a series of steps designed to guide them to college.

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Students are encouraged to continue to get involved and build their resume, research colleges and scholarships, to take the PSAT, and to start a list of colleges they’re considering.

Students start building their resume and a list of colleges they may be interested in learning more about.

Freshmen also take the Pre-ACT.

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FRESHMAN ACT scores

Students meet with college counselors throughout the year, attend college representative visits, and are encouraged to take the ACT and/or SAT by the end of the year. They also attend a College Counseling Seminar where they complete the Common Application and essay to be reviewed by counselors and English teachers.

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4 SENIOR Students explore financial aid options, refine their essays and submit applications for admission and scholarships. They will also continue to visit with college representatives at Cascia Hall and on the college campuses themselves.

Merit-based College Scholarships Offered

Scored a 30 or Higher // 23 Students (26%) Top 10% Average Score // 34.2 Top 25% Average Score // 33.9

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Total AP Scholars // 62 AP Scholars // 25 AP Scholars with Honors // 17 AP Scholars with Distinction // 20 Oklahoma Academic Scholars* // 24 National Merit Finalists & Scholars // 5 National Merit Commended // 1

Faculty Size // 50 Includes a Native Chinese Speaker Average Class Size // 16 Student to Faculty Ratio // 10:1 National Board Certified Teachers // 2 Degrees // 25 Masters & 23 Bachelors

2021 Statistics based on senior class of 98 students. * Academic Scholars have a 3.7 or higher unweighted GPA and a 27 ACT or 1220 SAT 19

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MINIMUM REQUIRED COURSES: 24.75 - 28.75 Every student takes a course in English, Math, Science, Social Studies, and Theology each term. Cascia Hall recommends that students take no more than three AP classes each year; four or more are allowed with special permission. Cascia Hall does not designate any courses on the transcript as “Honors.” With limited enrollment, all core academic courses other than AP courses are considered “Honors.”

LANGUAGE ARTS (4 Credits) // Grades • English 9: Grammar & Composition // 9 • English 10: Composition // 10 • English 10: Pre-AP // 10 • English 11: American Experience // 11 • AP Language & Composition // 11 & 12 • English 12: Reading the World // 12 • AP Literature & Composition // 12 WORLD LANGUAGES (2 Credits*) • Chinese I • Chinese II • Chinese III • Chinese Literature & Composition • Chinese Conversation & Composition • French I • French II • French III • French IV Pre-AP • AP French • Contemporary French • German I • German II • German III • German Contemporary Literature • German Survey of Literature • Spanish I • Spanish II • Spanish III Pre-AP • Spanish IV Pre-AP • AP Spanish Language • Contemporary Spanish *Two years of the same language in High School are required for Graduation.

Cascia Hall requires all students in an AP course to take the AP exam.

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MATH (4 Credits) // Grades • Algebra l // 9 • Algebra II // 9, 10 & 11 • Geometry // 9 & 10 • AP Statistics // 10, 11 & 12 • Algebra II & Trig // 11 • Trig & Pre-Calculus // 11 & 12 • Algebra III // 12 • AP Calculus AB // 12 • AP Calculus BC // 12 THEOLOGY (4 Credits) // Grades • Old Testament // 9 • New Testament // 9 • Church History // 10 • Sacraments // 10 • Applied Ethics // 11 • Christology // 11 • Senior Seminar // 12 (Choose from the following) - Apologetics - Intro to Philosophy - Marriage & Relationships - Catholic Social Teachings - Confessions of St. Augustine - John’s Gospel/Book of Revelation - Synoptic Gospels - World Religions A Senior Thesis based on one of the senior theolog y classes is a graduation requirement.

GENERAL ELECTIVES // Grades • Creative Writing // 9, 10, 11 & 12 • Study Hall (non credit class) // 9, 10, 11 & 12

SOCIAL STUDIES (4 Credits) // Grades • US History, Government II & OK History // 9 • US History, Government III & IV // 10 • AP United States History // 10, 11 & 12 • AP European History // 11 & 12 • AP United States Gov’t & Politics // 11 & 12 • Ancient World History // 11 & 12 • Modern World History // 11 & 12 • Personal Financial Literacy // 11 & 12 • Principles of Economics // 11 & 12 • Global Geography // 11 & 12 • AP Psychology // 12 • AP Microeconomics // 12 • AP Economics // 12 SCIENCE (4 Credits) // Grades • Biology I // 9 • Pre-AP Biology // 9 • Chemistry // 10 • Pre-AP Chemistry // 10 • Physics // 10, 11 & 12 • Environmental Studies // 11 & 12 • Anatomy & Physiology // 11 & 12 • AP Biology + 2 day lab // 11 & 12 • AP Chemistry + 2 day lab // 11 & 12 • AP Physics // 11 & 12 FINE & PERFORMING ARTS (1 Credit)* • Art I • Art II • Art III Pre-AP • Art IV • AP Art • General Chorus (May be taken more than once) • Performance Ensemble (Requires audition) • Beginning Guitar • Intermediate Guitar • Music History (Grades 11 & 12, Grade 10 with approval) • Introduction to Theatre • Musical Theatre I • Beginning Photography • Advanced Photography • Speech I • Speech II • Debate • Competitive Acting • Visual Arts Publications (Grades 10-12 & may be taken more than once) *Courses available for grades 9-12 unless otherwise noted.

middle school academic requirements SIXTH GRADE • Earth Science • Math 6 or Pre-Algebra • English • Western World History • Theology 6 • World Languages and Cultural Studies • Electives: PE/Art/Music/Speech SEVENTH GRADE • Life Sciences • 7th Grade Math, Pre-Algebra, Algebra I* • English • Eastern World History • Theology 7 • World Languages: Chinese I, French I, German I, Spanish I • Electives: PE/Art/Music/Speech EIGHTH GRADE • Physical Science, Advanced Physical Science* • Pre-Algebra, Algebra I*, Geometry* • English • U.S. History and Government I • Theology 8 • World Languages: Chineses II, French II, German II, Spanish II • Choir • Electives: PE (5 days/week), PE (MWF) and Art or Music (T/Th), Art or Music (MWF) and PE (T/Th) *This course can be taken for High School Credit.

our curriculum prepares students for college-level reading, writing & 75% thinking.

AP Exam Pass Rate in 2021

Educational Experience Culminates with a Senior Thesis

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AP courses offered

TUITION ASSISTANCE

2022 - 23 ACADEMIC YEAR Tuition for all grades is $16,800 which includes books and other fees.

A registration fee of $550 per student is due with a contract for new students; $500 is applied to the tuition, and the one-time matriculation fee of $50 is assessed the student’s entry year only. Returning students pay a registration fee of $500 each with annual contracts, all of which is applied to the tuition.

The following are the only additional fees that will be assessed on an individual basis if applicable (amounts are approximate and subject to change): Upper School Art or Photography ($15-$100); Advanced Placement Exams ($94 each); Senior Fee ($250). There are no additional fees for participating in athletics.

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GRADES 9-11

March 15th Tuition Assistance Application Deadline Note: NOT the same deadline as Diocese Week of April 4th Information obtained from FACTS (independent service) Week of April 11th Tuition Assistance Committee meets and assigns Financial Aid Awards Week of April 18th Tuition Assistance Award Letters are Mailed Week of May 2nd Card Accepting or Declining Award must be Returned

GRADE 12

Activity Fee Included Included Technology/Book Fee

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Classroom Supply Fee

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Drug Testing Fee

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Necessary Documentation for FACTS Management Grant and Aid Application A copy of your 2021 Federal income tax return must be submitted with your application. Cascia Hall will not assign an award without a verified application. A signed contract and deposit must be received from accepted students before they will be considered for tuition assistance.

CPFA Membership Included Included Field Trips Included Included Senior Fee N/A $250 Senior Parking Spot

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Standardized Testing Fee

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Sports Fee & Uniforms

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Where to Apply For Tuition Assistance Online at www.factstuitionaid.com

Yearbook Fee Included Included TOTAL FEES

INCLUDED

$250

Questions Regarding Online Application FACTS Customer Care Representative 1-866-315-9262

Did you know?

Multi-child discounts of $500 are available for second and subsequent students, unless the family is receiving tuition assistance from Cascia Hall.

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THINGS TO KNOW School supplies, which vary by courses are provided by the student’s family, including a Chromebook.

Dining hall and book store purchases are billed monthly along with tuition payment plans (if applicable).

Other matters: Shawn Loader, CFO 918-746-2606, sloader@casciahall.com

TUITION OPTIONS GRADES 6 - 12 One Payment Due 7/15/2022 Tuition $16,800.00 Less Registration ($500.00) Total $16,300.00 One Payment $16,300.00 Two Payments Due 7/15/2022 & 12/15/2022 Tuition $16,800.00 Less Registration ($500.00) Total $16,300.00 Carrying Charge +$100.00 Grand Total $16,400.00 Two Payments of $8,200.00 Ten Payments Due the 15th of each month beginning 7/15/2022 One Payment: Due 7/15/2022 Tuition $16,800.00 Less Registration ($500.00) Total $16,300.00 Carrying Charge +$250.00 Grand Total $16,550.00 Ten Payments of $1,655.00 The above amounts do not reflect family discounts or financial aid of any kind.

A finance charge of 1.5% per month will be added if payments are not received by the 15th of the month.

Tuition for the following academic year is set by the CH Board of Directors in January of each year.

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The online application is available at casciahall.com/admissions. There is no fee when submitting an application.

All students entering grades 6-9 are required to take an entrance exam. The entrance exam results will become part of the application and shared with applicants during the interview. Registration is available online. The entrance exam fee is $25.

Once the application is complete and the transcript and teacher recommendations have been received and reviewed by the school, we will contact you for an informational interview with the student, parent, and the principal.

We notify our future Commandos within two weeks after your interview date. Once accepted, enrollment agreements and deposits are due within two weeks.

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