Winning the surfing competition meant a lot to Katie. Although she had been surfing for a long time, she had never experienced being in real competition. She knew that succeeding in such a challenge required an immense amount of bravery, confidence, and hard work. When the colorful banner that announced the surfing competition was first held in school, it caught her eye. Participating in such an event would be a great opportunity to prove to …showed first 75 words of 488 total…

…showed last 75 words of 488 total…waves with a soft exhilarating breeze of wind ruffling through her hair. With a strong feeling of pleasure and happiness, she reached the finishing line. When she emerged from the water, she was greeted by loud cheers and applauds. What an overwhelming experience it was! Her triumph that day didn’t only include winning a trophy. She learned that hard work and belief in one’s ability is one’s key to success in life.