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DAYTON--Since she was hired in November, Dayton School District's athletic director, Vicki Luper, has had her hands full.

Although she works on a part time basis, Luper wears many hats, including pitch-hitting for High School Principal Kristina Brown, when Brown needs extra help.

And, as Dayton's chief athletic booster, she has a visible presence on game days.

"I enjoy being back in a small school," Luper said. "In a small community athletics are a big part of the community feel. I think that's really important. I'm really thankful for the opportunity."

While she is happy to be in Dayton,...