Carlston Peterson, a dedicated sixth-year student at Vermont Academy, was excited as he prepared for the Monster Hunter event.
Today marked a significant moment for him as he would be competing against the best sixth-year students of the other Academies.
The event for the day was the Solo Hunting challenge, where one member from each team would face off against a formidable monster. To Carlston's surprise and delight, he was the chosen participant from his team.
Standing in the resting area for the participants, Carlston glanced out at the crowd that had gathered to witness the thrilling competition. The atmosphere was charged with excitement, and he couldn't help but feel a mix of nerves and determination. Among the sea of faces, he recognized many of his seniors and juniors from the Academy, eagerly waiting to see his performance.