SJM_EditorsNote_12_24_EditorsNote 12 / 19 / 24 4 : 54 PM Page 1 EDITOR’S NOTE WHERE DID THE TIME GO ? Every year at this time , I take a step back joys of raising her daughters , why working with the Eagles Autism in amazement that the year is coming Foundation is so near and dear to her heart and much more . Check to a close . While it may not always feel out this special interview starting on Page 14 . like it in real time , I guess Ferris Bueller What’s more , this issue showcases our annual look at South was right , life does move pretty fast . Jersey’s top varsity athletes for the winter season . This talented crop Nonetheless , it was certainly an exciting of young men and women are not only achieving big things in their year for the publication as we featured respective sports , but also shining academically and look to be some big - name stars , covered some poised for extremely bright futures . We sat down with several of pressing issues and spotlighted some of these prime performers to find out how they handle the pressure , our favorite places to eat , drink and cel - howthey like to unwind and how they are preparing for what comes ebrate in South Jersey — from Cherry Hill next . to Cape May and everywhere in between . As we wind things down , I wanted to thank you for welcoming But before we close the book on usinto your lives again this year . We hope you have had as much fun 2024 , we wanted to go out on a high reading the magazine as we have had putting it together . As we note . And so , who better to grace our glance toward 2025 , we are excited to continue to bring our readers cover this month than Kylie Kelce ? Despite retiring from the the engaging content that you look forward to each month . We Philadelphia Eagles after last season , her husband Jason remains hope you all enjoy a happy and healthy New Year ! wildly popular , lauded for his play on the field and his presence in the community . But these days , Kylie is stepping out from behind his shadow and making her own impact with fans across the re - gion — and beyond . She recently gravitated further into the spotlight Kind regards , with the launch of her own podcast , which has already built up quite the following and catapulted to the top of the charts after just one episode . In an effort to get to know her a little better , we had the Peter J . Proko , fortunate opportunity to talk with Kylie about her local roots , the Editor - in - Chief SOUTH JERSEY MAGAZINE volume 21 issue 9 SouthJerseyMagazine.com 4 |