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SJM_EditorsNote_9_19_EditorsNote 8 / 29 / 19 9 : 01 AM Page 1 A Rooting Interest team are about more than what happens on game day . That’s why ack in June , my wife and I took a we are so excited to not only feature Zach Ertz in this month’s quick jaunt down to Florida to spend issue , but also his superstar wife , Julie . Talk about a power couple . a few days recharging our batteries . It One is a two - time World Cup winner and one of the stars of the was a wonderful break in the action B U.S . Women’s National Team and the other is a Super Bowl winner and we especially enjoyed some truly who last year just so happened to break the NFL record for most amazing restaurants . But after days of receptions by a tight end . But their connection transcends athletic intense culinary exploration , we were achievements and their story is inspiring on many levels . looking for a low - key meal on our last Of course , it’s September , which also means it’s back to school night . So , I pointed the rental car in the time . And what better way to study up than with our annual direction of a buzzing artisan pizza restau - Public High School Report Card . You’ll find all you need to know rant I had done a little research on . The about SAT scores , graduation rates and more as well as a look at hype was definitely real , as we arrived 15 minutes after opening why some area districts are considering eliminating class ranks in and the place was overflowing with sunkissed Floridians who the near future . assured me it would be worth the wait . There’s plenty of other engaging content in these pages as well Making small talk with the hostess , I casually mentioned we and we thank you for allowing us to share them with you . We look were flying back to Philadelphia the next afternoon and wanted forward to seeing you again next month as we have some big to check out the place before we left town . She sprang up from things planned . her chair and returned a few moments later with the manager who sported a wide smile and extended his hand to greet me . Kind regards , Then he simply said , “ Go Eagles . ” Turns out , he was a transplant from Pennsauken who migrated south . A few minutes prior , I didn’t even know this person existed . Now he was buying me a beer and I felt like I had known him my whole life . Sports have a funny way of bringing people together like that and sometimes the experiences and memories you share with a Peter J . Proko , Editor - in - Chief SOUTH JERSEY MAGAZINE volume 16 issue 6 SouthJerseyMagazine.com 6 |