By Jeddy
0.3 Seconds
Dec 08, 2020
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The floor was cold and smooth, the air was warm and wet, it smelled of chlorine. Everyone was so noisy, yet I felt as if it was quiet. I was in my own dimension. I was in my tight orange arena swimming suit, which had indented red marks on my leg.The pool deck was cold and...
The Winter Recital
Dec 08, 2020
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By Hannah
Our piano studio has two recitals every year. One is in the summer, in June, and one is in the winter, in December. The June recital is at a place in Westminster Choir College, called Bristol Chapel. That place is huge, with over 150 seats, and a balcony with around 20...
Fire Coral
Dec 08, 2020
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By Michelle
On the day I went snorkeling, I remember the sun was high in the sky, making you sweat before you even got outside. I squinted against the light as I climbed out of the speedboat. I had never gone snorkeling before, and I was jumping up and down in my head, ready to see...
Black Out
Dec 08, 2020
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By Grace
It was a rainy morning. I could hear the pouring rain go tap, tap, tap, on my driveway. My teacher’s voice was going in one ear and out the other, I was pretty distracted by the rain. Someone in my breakout room glitched out. The lights started to flicker a bit....
Learn to Row
Dec 08, 2020
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By Vincent
Day 1
I remember my first day of rowing very clearly, it was in July 2020. I was 11 at the time, and covid sucked. I just arrived at rowing. I recognized the place from driving past the place like a million times, the boathouse had blue paint, with a green sign...
An Airplane to China
Dec 08, 2020
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By Michelle
I was about to go on an airplane to China. I was excited to go to China again since it was a great place with tall buildings and everything, but first, I had to survive the airplane. I sat at the airport, fearing the ride. While waiting, I played Terraria, trying to have...
My Encounter With the Pool
Dec 08, 2020
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By Logan
In the car, I tried to settle myself down as my mom kept saying, “Swimming is good for you.” As she parked the car in the pool’s parking lot, I had butterflies in my stomach.
As I walked in, my footsteps were loud as they echoed around the place. I was...
The Storm
Dec 08, 2020
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by Sophia
As I looked down at my blank worksheet, waiting to be filled, I heard thundering clouds and stormy skies. “Pitter-patter, drip-drop”, said the rain. It was raining cats and dogs outside, and everyone knew that we would have a LOT of rain coming in. As I finished...
Family & Canada
Dec 08, 2020
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By Chris
On this breathtaking trip to Canada, we went to many fun places I have never been to before. There were many yummy, colorful, and tiring things. Not only did I have a good time, but I also learned that patience and appreciation are key things.
Just a few months...
To Remember
Dec 08, 2020
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By Kathy
For Jack Anglin
I sighed in relief and ran away from my desk after being done with homework from summer camp. Mumbling to myself on how agitating homework was, I rushed downstairs only to find my mom looking like all the energy she had was drained out. I slowed...
A Dancing Tragedy
Dec 08, 2020
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By Ashley
On a Wednesday evening, during dance summer camp, the teachers were assigned to take pictures of the students doing techniques. We took the stools from the storage room and placed them on the floor.
We got into our positions until I went into a backbend and...
A Science Olympiad Surprise
Dec 08, 2020
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By Robert
Finally, fourth grade! I could register for the Science Olympiad. But, this year too many students wanted to participate, so the teacher announced there would be a lottery picker on Friday to see who would go into the Science Olympiad. I was so happy that I was drawn into...