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WJ delegates reflect on the SMOB Nominating Convention

Sourish Dey, Online News Editor • Feb 24, 2023
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On Feb. 15, WJ sent delegates to the Student Member of the Board (SMOB) nominating convention. There, delegates across the county voted to select the two finalists for the SMOB position.

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Sourish is a senior and an Online News Editor for the Pitch this year. This is his second year on the Pitch and he likes to bike for fun.
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