...uld read the constellations’ posi- tions, which enabled them to tell time, seasons, weather, and more. Hence, the Mayans received the nickname “starga... ...hite shroud, winter had surely arrived and with a vengeance. The Christmas season was just two weeks away, and I really didn’t mind the snow. I’ve alw... ...Cited Frye, Roland Muschat. “Macbeth’s Usurping Wife.” Renaissance News 8 (1995): 102-105. Shakespeare, William. Macbeth. New York: Wash- ington Squar... ... is all about money and TV contracts. T eams that have no right going to a major bowl game go because of who they are and, more importantly, who their... ...l Bear Bryant had 323 wins, and he held the all-time record for wins among major college football coaches. He held that record until a cold day at Uni... ...PA: Collegiate Sorts Partners, Ltd. and The Pennsylvania State University, 1995. Best of Freshman Writing 26 Matt Meckey Du Bois – English 15 Fishing... ...ssional-grade equipment is going to be very ex- pensive. An official major league baseball, identical to the ones they use in games, costs over ten do... ...-grade equipment is going to be very ex- pensive. An official major league baseball, identical to the ones they use in games, costs over ten dollars. ... ...rs. When was the last time any of you went out and spent ten dollars for a baseball to play catch with. No, I’m not talking about being a professional...

...vision. These men were my role models. They were my favorite athletes in baseball, and they inspired me to play. I told myself, “Brad one day you wi... ...player just like them.” When I was in tee-ball my dream was to play in the majors. The first time I played baseball, I was six years old. I remember b... ...as in tee-ball my dream was to play in the majors. The first time I played baseball, I was six years old. I remember being only as tall as the tee. No... ...the ball and ran it to second base. This behavior continued throughout the season. Y et when my team won, I remember my parents cheering me on and the... ...he game. T wo years passed, and it was time for me to move up to the minor league. It was terrifying at first, considering that I was one of the small... ...ifying at first, considering that I was one of the smallest players in the league and my coach was now pitching the ball to us. When it was my turn to... ...he coach just shrugged and told me to “Get them next time.” Throughout the season, I played a new position—second base. It was difficult because I had... ... class family, in Medford, Wisconsin. Drinking alcohol was accepted by the majority of the people. When I was seven years old I moved to Milford, Penn... .... Beginning sentences with “so” sounds very immature. 22 Best of Four I N 1995 I STARTED my high school career at Don Bosco Prep, an all boys’ school...