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	Alex Mendoza (BM ’16)
 

Alex Mendoza (BM ’16) won a percussion position with the United States Navy Band in Washington, DC.
Image description: Image shows Alex standing outside smiling with a variety of mallets in both hands held to his left. He wears a light-colored shirt and eyeglasses. He sports a close-cropped full beard. His hair is black. </main-content></item>