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Chapter 2 – 8th Grade – The Promise of a New Day
Journal Entry Soundtrack: “The Promise of a New Day” by Paula Abdul. Please press play before reading. Feb. 22, 1991 The next morning, I had to go to the high school for a blasted orchestra rehearsal....
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Chapter 2 – 8th Grade – Things that Make You Go Hmmmmm…
Soundtrack (Press Play): Feb. 22-27, 1991 Later that day, after I finished watching the tape of my glorious basketball game, my mom took me to Ziegler’s to get a new outfit for the dance. Summer Jones...
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Chapter 2 – 8th Grade – Unbelievable
Feb. 28-March 1, 1991 The next night, I packed my bags for Washington and got up at 4:45 a.m. the next morning. I arrived at the school at about 5:55 a.m. and checked in with Mrs. Woodward. Our flight...
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Chapter 2 – 8th Grade – Lost in D.C.
This journal entry was written March 1, 1991 February 28, 1991-March 1, 1991 Oh, yeah, I got lost in the Capitol Building that afternoon. Carrie Ross, Eric Bass, Seth Clouse, Jeremy Wilson, Alice...
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Chapter 2- 8th grade – Nice shot…for a woman.
April 13, 1991 Hello again! Life hasn’t been quite as exciting lately, but it hasn’t been too bad either. After the fourth track practice on Thur., I was feeling pretty sick. But I stuck it out and...
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Chapter 2 – 8th grade – I induced a smile in a legend…
April 13, 1991 continued… Now, as if that wasn’t enough excitement for one vacation, I got to see her practice again the next day. I moved up to the front row in front of her bag. I look around at all...
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Chapter 2 – 8th grade – In the Living Years
April 13, 1991 continued… That Saturday morning, we left Hilton Head. On the way back, I got more car sick then I had ever been before in my life. I threw up until there was nothing left inside of me...
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Chapter 2 – 8th Grade – Battle Hymn of a Tiger Teenager
There was a music contest every year in Medina County. April 13, 1991 continued… The next day we, alas, had to go back to school. Kimberly McComb came up to my locker to show off her tan and to show me...
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Chapter 2 – 8th Grade – The Last Day Dance
April 13, 1991 continued… Yesterday night was our last day dance. In a way, it’s a nice thought considering I hated most day dances, but in another way, it’s sad because it’s a sign that my Junior High...
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Chapter 2 – 8th Grade – The End of Junior High
Saturday, May 18, 1991 Track ended on Wednesday with the Invitational. Believe it or not, I got to participate in it for discus. I didn’t place, though. For the fourth year in a row, Medina won the...
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