Decathlon Victory
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Thank you! The Taft High School victory in the 13th U.S. Academic Decathlon was front-page news April 18 and the subject of editorial recognition April 19. I feel fantastic for the Taft students, and I feel grateful to The Times for honoring the Taft achievement. The students of Taft deserve a pat on the back. Kudos to you.
DOUGLAS A. BROWN
Burbank
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