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Masada
At 4:15 in the morning, the students of Heller High began their day. After grabbing a bagged lunch and a few announcements, we began our hike in the dark to the base of Masada. At the base, we prepared ourself for the challenge of the next hour. The hike up Masada was one of the most challenging things I have ever done, since I have exercise-induced asthma. The hike started off fine, in fact I found myself leading the group for the first half. We were singing songs, cracking jokes, and telling stories. However, that enthusiasm did not last. As the night turned to dusk, the temperature grew, along with the aching of my legs. I found myself stopping every minute to take a breath. I remember my heart pounding through my chest and the struggle I had to keep a beat as I breathed. I was soon in the back of the group, and people had to wait for me before they could continue. It was the encouragement of my classmates, teachers, and complete strangers that kept me going. I m...