Turning Point

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It was in December when the cold air hit me in the face as I biked to school. Just like any other student, I went to my first class and waited for the class to start. I was exhilarated, yet nervous at the same time as this was the day I found out my group for the National History Day project. I crossed my fingers, hoping to be in the same group with my friends. Fortunately, when my name was called, Andy and Leo, my friends, their names followed. Next day when I walked into the class, words turning point were on the board. Turning point was the theme for the National History Day 2013. National History Day is an annual contest where students choose a historical topic related to the theme, conduct research, and present their work in various

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