Culminating

Definition - (culminate) - To reach the highest point or degree; climax.

Part(s) of Speech - verb intransitive

Word used in Sentence - All of the hard work culminated into a joyous celbration as the basketball team cut down the nets.

Where I Found the Word - I heard this word from Caoch Starner, an assisstent basketball coach.  He was talking about                                             everyone working hard this year to achieve our highest goals.