Aubrey Brown: The Real Home Run

Aubrey Brown: The Real Home Run

NATALIE BROWN stood on the sidelines of the local recreational league’s field, cheering on her daughter, Aubrey Brown. For Natalie, it was a place where she learned important life lessons. In this space, Natalie was a coach, a cheerleader, and a confidante. Meanwhile,...
Preston Chalker: Backyard Swings and Birdies

Preston Chalker: Backyard Swings and Birdies

THE GRASS, damp from the morning dew, squished beneath Preston Chalker’s sneakers as he walked across his backyard. In his hand, a miniature replica of the driver his grandpa, Felix “Pa” Nunley, swung with experienced ease. During his early childhood, Preston’s swing...
Bonnie Wigley: Stuffed With Love

Bonnie Wigley: Stuffed With Love

BONNIE WIGLEY sat reminiscing on the sofa, her eyes fixed on the two mismatched stuffed dogs in Luca Wigley’s lap. The house was peaceful and full of love. Bonnie traced the memory that will forever stay with her — a small and bewildered Luca clutching his stuffed...
Letter From the Editor; Where Champions are Made

Letter From the Editor; Where Champions are Made

THE CROWD fills the stands, row after row, of people in our high school’s colors. The family in front of you sits down with a fresh hot dog from the concession stand. It’s still steaming with a drizzle of ketchup laced across the top from end to end. It smells so good...
Letter From the Editor: Dreams Come True

Letter From the Editor: Dreams Come True

WHEN I was 8, I wanted to be a teacher. I remember my third grade teacher clicking the chalk on the green board on the wall. And when I was 9, I wanted to be a director. My parents bought me a camera for Christmas, and my cousins and I would recreate our favorite...