Bloomington High School South, The Gothic, 1977, Page 158

Description:	PantherJeanne FenderPANTHERblack, stronggrowling, leaping, conquering, proud,bold, arrogant, beautifulCATMartin ZillmannJeff HardingThe leechDaniel FarmerI looked up. Only four blocks until doomsday, whenthe earth shook and the wrath of the heavens openedon me.I knew there was no way of avoiding it, as it happened semiannually, steady as a beating drum or aclock ticking away the time to go. I would not avoid myfate by walking slowly; but I did anyway, hoping for alast-minute reprieve like one in the movies I so oftenwatched.The cause of my doom was in my hand, burning like alive coal, taunting and teasing me to drop it. How easyit would be to drop it, get rid of it; but it stuck to myhand like a leech.I walked up to my door, turned the handle, anddecided to face it like a man. But I could not repress ashudder as I handed the cause of my misery, my doom,to my father—my report card.The hypocriteMarshall J. GrossackHi! Are you sure that youre taking enough books home?Dont I wish, I mumbled. I wasntin the mood for sarcastic jokes. I slungmy books under both arms and climbed aboard my bus.As I rode home, I mentally wentover my classes. Math sure is gettingtough. Ive got to do some studyingthere. Hmm, in accounting I have tocatch up on that big project. At least Idont have too much in physics. Letssee, Ive got a start on my term paper;and the big yearbook deadline is in acouple weeks. I had better do a lot ofwork today.After I had a snack, the phonerang. Do you want to shoot somebaskets? asked Temptation.Swiftly, visions of all my classes riffled through my mind. However, Icould not resist. Sure, Ill be there infive minutes, I replied.After playing basketball I camehome. During supper my father putme to the test. Are you watching theIU game tonight? he queried.I could see in my mind piles ofhomework. The books were urging meto complete my task. I saw my teachers grim faces too. Then I saw KentBenson scoring. Of course, Dad, Iwouldnt miss the game for anythingin the world. Anyway, I dont havemuch homework.158 Creativityfc
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