Chapter 1: An Award for the Intelligent

Annabeth P.O.V

Annabeth Chase!s voice boomed through the speakers. I smiled and stood. Before heading down the center aisle to get my award, I shook my opponents She would be so proud of you. Remember that. Annabeth is a freshman at Lowell High School here in San Francisco. She is a straight A student, who participates in various clubs and sports. She is in key club, best buddies, art club, mathletes, and Greek mythology club. She plays football, soccer, tennis, baseball, basketball, boxing, karate, wrestling, and track and field. She is our first ever freshman and 14 year-old to win this award. Congratulations!It is an honor to be in front of you today, receiving such an award. It truly inspires me to keep working hard and will help me get through this rough time. Many of you don I said holding up my award.

I exited the stage as the applause grew. I headed back to my table of family and friends. I saw Thalia, Kalie, Luke, Susan (my step-mom), and my dad smiling. I looked at the empty seat next to my father. A frown appears on my face. He didnt show to his little sisterIt show. He probably got stuck in traffic or something,Yea, Is it,t it.

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