The Bay Area Review June 30, 2017

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South Valley Review

VOL. 1, NO. 8

June 30, 2017

Better at knowing what matters to you.

World Games All Star Dinner For High School Athletes in San Jose: Opening Address

Page # 4 Wisdom From a 22-Year-Old By Amanda Faris

Page # 8 Why The Fourth of July?

Page # 10 PEAR THEATRE ANNOUNCES 2017-18 SEASON

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Proud All Stars By Ashton A. Simmons, JD, MBA Director of Client Relations The Simmons Law Firm

I started off my remarks to the students by providing my connection with basketball as a high school kid growing up in Pennsylvania in the early 90s. I laid the foundation for my knowledge of basketball by stating that I used to be an avid watcher of ESPN memorizing stats while showcasing my skills on the playground.

I told the crowd that I made a decision while in high school to focus more on education and my future rather than basketball. That decision led to me going straight through college after high school to obtain a B.S. in Finance and later an MBA and law degree. I asked the students how many of them plan

to pursue basketball in college. I next asked the students to identify for me the best point guard, shooting guard, small forward, power forward and center among them. I also asked for

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OP ED: Recall Judge Aaron Persky

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