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    Taking the Lead

    Jun 15, 2020 2 minutes

    Out of 120 entries, Writer’s Digest editors and readers chose this winner, submitted by Tassie Kalas Haney of Houston, Texas.

    After the last Greek Orthodox Youth of America dance, “looking for some hot stuff baby” was banned. Our Sunday school teacher, Mrs. Papacantpronounce, declared the dancing inspired by the song inappropriate for future church leaders—especially on church property.

    “No more bumping

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