As I approached the lane, I realized that this was one of the few chances I had actually had to singularly determine the outcome of a sporting event. Last year, Ed Keesler, a guard for the California Dreams (my basketball team) had denied me that chance, by taking a 3-point shot when covered - rather than passing to me. I was ready for the challenge now.

The lanes on both sides of us were watching intently. Mike and Josh were holding their breath back at the scoring table. I moved forward, began my backswing, and let the ball go, towards the right side of the lane. It felt good.

Five pins were remaining when I let the ball go.

None stood when it came to rest.

Spare.

5 points.

Final score: 156-153.

The lanes to our left and right erupted in cheers, as I turned around and jumped an amazing distance into the air. I then leapt over the chairs of the scoring table, a difficult and treacherous task in bowling shoes. Mike congratulated me on such an exciting game, and later told me that he expected to win - he can generally use the psychological advantage to come back. But this time, I bowled the game of my life. And actually won.

But now it was past 6 in the morning, and time to return the children to their respective homes.

-TO BE CONTINUED- 

Part Fifteen

NHS Speech

"My View" Editorial

The October Surprise
|  Round 1 |  2  |  3  |  4  |  5  |
|   6  |  7  |  8  |  9  |  10  |
|  11  |  12  |  Final Bell  |

Journey to Jersey II
|  Intro  |  1  |  2  |  3  |  4  |  5  |
|   6  |  7  |  8  |  9  |  10  |  11  |
|  12  |  13  |  14  |  15  |

Journey to Jersey I
|  1  |  2  |  3  |  4  |  5  |   6  |  7  |  8  |
|  9  |  10  |  11  |  12  |  13  |  14  |
|  15  |  16  |  17  |  18  |  19  |  20  |

An Epic Saga
|  Act  1  |  2  |  3  |  4  |  5  |
|   6  |  7  |  8  |  9  |  10  |  11  |
|  12  |  13  |  14  |  15  |  16  |

Christian Rock Email

Freshman Room Draw
|  Part One  |  Two  |
|  Three  |  Four  |  Five  |