Three. The countdown begins and it seems like time starts moving in slow motion. Two. The speaker urges people to stand up and boldly make a step to God. One. The crowd holds a collective breath. For a split second, the only sounds that can be made out is the soft whistling of the wind and the rapid heart...

The girls’ hands went numb from the chilly weather. The anticipation built as the pregame announcements blurred in their minds. Prior to the tonight’s game, the homecoming court was displayed in front of the Grim Stadium crowd as they awaited the crowning. But this time, it was different. Seniors...