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by Michael Jin - October 30, 2003

Of the activities, interests and experiences listed on the previous page, which is the most meaningful to you, and why?

The dust billowed down, coating my face and the inside of my lungs as I ran. Ahead, Heartbreak Hill seemed to stretch into blue infinity. My senses deadened by fatigue, I almost missed hearing the voices. They grew louder and louder and suddenly I could distinguish my name -- my friends were cheering me on. I wasn't alone. My feet lifted, my back…

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