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Alexandra Swayne Turns Pro and is Enjoying the Journey

. “My parents and I lived on St. John. When they wanted to get rid of us they would put us on the ferry to St. Thomas. Nevin or Art would pick us up and we would go over to Mahogany Run to play in the Junior Program and I had an absolute blast,” Alex said.

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