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To the National Cathedral School students, faculty, staff and alumnae, and to the Florida Gator athletes and staff, thank you for supporting me in my dream to compete in fitness while I continue to perform as a strength coach.

To all my friends, Carla, Heather, Lauren, Rachel, Julie, Shannon, Kristen, Meredith, Kara, Kelly, Heidi, Dawn, Christie, Jen and John, Judi, Heidi, Paul, Emily, Marcus, Jill, Pat, Noel, Ivette, Johanna, Karin, Prentice, Rob, Mark S., Scott W., John G., Amanda, Robert, Jill, Miranda, Balou, Jason S., Mike, Bob, Bryan, Pete F., Kim Hartt, Carrie Fickle, Mohammed, Brant, Rod, Al and The Fitness Mill, Scott U. and Charity, Monica and Mike, Bethany Howlett, Dawn, Pam and Brian, Epperly, Amy K. & Doug, Lauren P. & Tony, Kourtney, Meka, Yaz Boyum, Wayne, Mark, Chris Thomas and Art: thanks for your help and support.

Keep up your hard work Camille! You are an inspiration to us all!

Then you Ben and good luck at all your shows and your new addition to your family!

Thanks to my choreographers, Roberson, Keith Drummond, and Harold Sanco, and my coaches, Kourtney and Carol Semple-Marzetta.

Thanks to CJ and Greg from HardDrive, and thanks to JagWare, for designing my swimsuits and fitness outfits.

Thanks to Gold's Gym of Arlington (Ballston), Virginia, my number one training facility, and to all their staff including Mohammed, Cory, Julie, Jennifer, Art, Patrick, Wayne and Perry, Gavin, Suzanne, Alana, Carol, Christie, Shannon S. and Deana, Mark and to all the members I see daily.

Thanks to Michael Lucas for creating my Web site.

Thank you to Chris for your web site revisions and updates!

Thank you to Toka Salon in Georgetown. Gazi Karababa, hairstylist and Bill for make-up tips. You're the best!

Thank you to Maureen who is not only one of the best friends ever, but also my consultant, manager, photographer, security guard, cheerleader and traveler to every competition I enter.

A special thanks to Shannon J., for giving me the encouragement to stick with it at the most crucial times. It is and was huge!

Thank you to Amy Yanagisawa-Wilkins and Rob Wilkins. Amy, you are awesome and I wish you the best in your shows too!!!

Thanks again to Meka and Kourtney. For your friendship, support and fun!

Thank you Ashley, Shayna and Beth!

Thank you to all my mentors and friends in my field of strength and conditioning, Al Calagero-The Fitness Mill, Barry Kaegan -University of Maryland, Robert Lindsey-Power Systems, Phil Emery- Chicago Bear Scout, “Doc” Murdock- United States Naval Academy, Kirk Woolfolk- United States Naval Academy, Marcus Kinney- Kansas State, Rob Glass- University of Florida, Mark Smith-New Orleans Saints, Pat Etchberry- Saddlebrook Academy, Bobby Crumpler-Washington Redskins. I also want to thank Barney, Emily, Karen, John, Scott, Ron, &. & Nutritionists: Miranda Pichman, R.D., Michelle Rockwell, R.D., Dr. Joey Antonio.

Thanks to Matt's wonderful family for all your love and support.

Thank you to my family: Mom and Stephen, Dad and Jane, Keith and Sherrie; Taylor and Ryan, Michele; Nicholas, Suzanne; Seth. Thank you to the McQueary's: Debbie and Jerry, Danielle, Brad, and Shawn. I love you all!

A special and amazing thank you to my fiancé Matt. You are my best friend, my soul mate, my knight and shining armour, my inspiration and my love. I am forever yours.