After countless hours of creation, a group of ambitious students combined to generate a collection of stories that accurately and poignantly reflects what they wanted to say. With no true rules and only their instincts available to guide them, they reached deep within themselves to find their style and discover the voice lurking inside of them. Hurdling the fear of publishing their own writing for all to see, they tackled each challenge with an uncommon tenacity and, in the end, put forth pieces that make them proud.

Why are we capable of such dignified ascension of the average and expected? It's probably because we have never been either. Our English class has a unique chemistry that rivals that of the Curies. Settling disputes through Jenga wars and daring to decry influential literature, we demand nothing less than passion. Emotions run high when Jenga blocks waver, swaying with our expectations; every class member leans in with bated breath and often baiting words, transfixed to the point of enchantment. However, we have learned to transfer our frustration at the toppling Jenga tower into driving...