Cynthia Dion:

As he waited for me to continue running, I reached my limit. I couldn't go on any longer.

"I ca-----n’t," I muttered, kneeling down and placing my hands on my knees. The exhaustion was overwhelming, and I felt like I might faint at any moment.

"Do---," he started to say, but I noticed the principal’s assistant approaching Atticus. They engaged in a brief conversation before Atticus stood up suddenly. He gestured for me to follow him.

Despite the ...