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A lot of people think a few more friends Soccer Camp
that summer camps are while you're at it. It's so
This past summer, seven ladies
a second home to them. familiar to you that you
from the soccer team went
The reason for this is don't have to ask where
to the USF soccer camp. They
because usually you're something is. You stayed in a dorm and during
around your friends don't feel awkward or the day they had three 2 hour
and can be yourself. uncomfortable in this sessions. When they weren't
You drop your guard, place. This is your home practicing, they were resting in
have fun, and make away from home. their rooms or learning about
college- good times.
Alexis Angstadt {17)
Vacations

To some, taking a vacation is getting away
from homework, lounging on the sofa
and watching the latest episode of NCIS.
To others, a vacation is an exotic getaway
where reality is non-existent. No matter
where you decide to go, vacations always
become our home away from home.

During the summer, while most
teens are going to bed at 6 a.m.,
band students are up preparing for
their day. A typical day for band
students consists of marching in
120 degree weather, drill downs,
and playing the same music
repeatedly. When August
approaches, Band does not slow
down. Practice on Mondays,
Tuesdays, and Thursdays, sectionals
on Wednesdays, and then Friday
Night Lights, as well as Saturday
competitions. Band is something
more than you could imagine; it's
our home away from home. With
Band comes many difficult changes,
but in the end it's all worth it when
you hear the announcer say,
"Columbia, overall rating: Superior!"

Chelsea Fletcher {12)
Kalyn Coker (12)

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