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About

550 Short AveNew York, NY 11231

212.458.0800

[email protected]

THE STUDENTS PARTICIPATING IN THE PROJECT:

Jude ArthurPaul Blatt

Brianna ColonJulisa Gordon

Kennington HallErin Nolan

Gerard OrtegaJulian Perez

Michael RojasBalarama Ronan

Gabriel SotoKyle Steinho!Marino Vargas

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WE WOULD LIKE TO EXPRESS OUR DEEP APPRECIATION TO:

Vera NaughtonWho designed this magazine, elicited the extraordinary artwork, and gave us the unexpected thrill and learning experience of working with a professional art director.

Alistar, Hanna Barczyk, Beady Eyes, Hervé Blondon, Errata Carmona, Nina Cuneo, Joseph Daniel Fiedler, Olaf Hajek, Anita Kunz, Randy Pollak, Edel Rodriguez, Purple Rain Illustrators, and Wanda Now Illustrator Agency

The inspired illustrators who created and donated their art for The Ship Log.

Craig Wenrich, Senior VP of Kirkwood Printing NY, which so generously donated printing services

The New York Harbor Foundation andSam JanisRestoration Program Manager, Billion Oyster Projectfor unflagging encouragement, enthusiasm, and generous support

Darrell Whiten-Boone, Grade 3 Dorianna Gri!n, Grade 1 Antasia Hacker, Grade 3

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