Under the Statue of Liberty by a pond, many students about to graduate were sketching.

"Madelyn, if you submit this painting in a contest, you're sure to win," a voice said.

The cool fall wind blew her short hair. A beam of golden light shone on her face. Wearing a shiny necklace, Madelyn tucked her long hair behind her ear. "...Thanks," she replied. Now twenty-two, Madelyn was more confident than she was at eighteen. Over the four years, she had grown more mature. Each smile and frown was fil