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My parents never prevented me from doing anything, but they didn't have the knowledge of the arts that Mrs. Ranger had.

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It was only when I got to high school and was in the art program that my artistic talent was recognized. The art program was directed by a wonderful and a very important person in my life - Charlotte Ranger, who was referred to as Mrs. Ranger. She had been teaching in the school for many years.
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