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The Thrill of a Roller Coaster that Made My Summer Unforgettable

August 20, 2009 by Andrew Lacqua

Teens and children all across the U.S. have had fun during the summer. The freedom to sleep late, spend time with friends, and mostly do whatever you want (provided your parents agree) makes the summer special.

You try to experience new and exciting things during the summer. You yearn for the thrill of experiencing that one new thing that will make the summer memorable. The new school year is about to come, and you will begin preparing to go back and hit the books once again. So have you had that one special experience? Have you succeeded in chasing a dream and truly having the summer of your life?

Looking for “Crazy Great”

I couldn’t wait for this summer! After a long and challenging school year, I was very eager for an escape. I began thinking about that one ultimate adventure that might be the one big highlight of the summer. In June, I took action and called my cousins in Ohio to plan a trip to go visit them and have an enjoyable time. I knew we would go fishing and kayaking, enjoy fireworks and bonfires, and maybe I would even have my first driving lesson. That all sounded great, but I was looking for “crazy great”. Dragster-info-art My cousin Nathan then told me about a ride at an amusement park called Cedar Point, near Lake Erie. It sounded awesome. That would be it. That would be the ultimate adventure.

Long Lines but Worth the Wait

O Cedar-Point-Dragster-articl n July 7th, I rode the Top Thrill Dragster roller coaster with my brother and three of my cousins at Cedar Point in Ohio. It is one of the fastest and tallest roller coasters in the U.S: 420 feet high and traveling 120 miles per hour. When I was pressed up against my seat waiting for my car to shoot out, I was extremely nervous and very scared. The two hour wait, though, was totally worth it. I will always remember the adrenaline rush I felt when the ride began, ascending straight up, curving over the peak, and then corkscrewing down as we plunged to the finish. My experience was so intense I was shaking from the thrill even after I got off the ride. Although the ride lasted only 17 seconds long, it was such a crazy experience that it absolutely made this summer unforgettable.

Still Time to Make the Summer Unforgettable

My family and I had a great time in Ohio, and the Dragster was more than I expected. I am certain that I had my special experience this summer. Have you? If you haven’t, make sure you get out there before the summer is over. Talk to friends and arrange something. Go online and find an adventure. Whether it is something like go-cart racing, white water rafting, or an insane ride at an amusement park, GO FOR IT! Do it locally or buy a plane ticket and explore. Just do something before you go back to school! Don’t be afraid to venture out and live on the edge. There’s still time for that last thrill of the summer!

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About the Author: Andrew Lacqua is 15 years old and is a sophomore at Xavier High school in New York City. Some things he likes to do are play tennis, hang out with friends, listen to music, and play paintball every now and then.

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