Realized Dream: Part One, is an autobiography about Gregory Prince when he was a boy growing up in Jamaica. The story outlines a vivid tale of his journey up to his late teen years. With his recollection, one can imagine being there and experiencing the changes, and actions he brings to life. He retraces family relations, life within the communities he lived, and the myriad experiences at the educational institutions he attended, including his transition from challenges with literacy. Other stories of failures, hope, faith, support, discipline, determination, dedication, and turning points were central to his personal and academic growth. The sports he played, football (soccer), chess, and rugby paved the way for him to represent his community, high school, sports club, and country. He also shares other massive athletic and sporting moments in non-contact sports he played. These cumulative experiences were instrumental in setting up the next exciting chapter in his life, and a part two to this autobiography.
Runkus Black now enters Hillcrest Lagoon High School, which is still under construction. With dreams of lifting the coveted Stephenson Cup football (soccer) trophy, Runkus and some of his schoolmates find unlikely allies. On his school’s trip to the renowned Castleton Academy, Runkus and his friends get a whiff of what high-school-football glory is all about. At Castleton Academy, great football plans are afoot for Runkus’s old nemesis, Kennedy Edward Stephenson III (KES-III), who is poised to win football trophies just like his media tycoon dad, his grandfather, and great grandfather—the legendary Emerald Stephenson. Back at his new school, Runkus and his boys are determined to do the impossible. However, Hillcrest Lagoon High has no football history, playing facilities, program, or coach. Jade-Ann and her female classmates uncover the boys’ plan, and get involved. Momentum builds with a biennial scrimmage and juggling tournament, as well as their school’s interclass football competition. Undoubtedly, showdowns, faceoffs, and setbacks occur, guaranteeing lots of drama and action. Will hard work, discipline, determination, and faith help them conquer giants and prove the doubters wrong?
Runkus Black and some of his teammates obtain scholarships and are enrolled at Kingston Metropolitan University (KMU). At KMU, the sporting arrangements are not what they thought it would be, plus the University is not known for its prowess in the intercollegiate football championship. KMU’s Students’ Guild, however, has some influence with football arrangements, but their limited support forces Runkus and his peers to become engaged in activities that senior students normally take on. Surprisingly, Runkus’s old nemesis Kennedy Edward Stephenson III (KES-III)—and his teammates from Castleton Academy are also attending KMU. For the first time, both sets of boys attend the same institution. Overzealous senior football players, and the freshmen vie for a place on the football team. Old rivalries, fraternities, jealousies, politics, seniority, and grudges are hurdles that stand in the way of unity. Underhanded tactics are employed, battles are waged, and sparks begin to fly. How do these issues get resolved?
Runkus Black and some of his teammates obtain scholarships and are enrolled at Kingston Metropolitan University (KMU). At KMU, the sporting arrangements are not what they thought it would be, plus the University is not known for its prowess in the intercollegiate football championship. KMU’s Students’ Guild, however, has some influence with football arrangements, but their limited support forces Runkus and his peers to become engaged in activities that senior students normally take on. Surprisingly, Runkus’s old nemesis Kennedy Edward Stephenson III (KES-III)—and his teammates from Castleton Academy are also attending KMU. For the first time, both sets of boys attend the same institution. Overzealous senior football players, and the freshmen vie for a place on the football team. Old rivalries, fraternities, jealousies, politics, seniority, and grudges are hurdles that stand in the way of unity. Underhanded tactics are employed, battles are waged, and sparks begin to fly. How do these issues get resolved?
Realized Dream: Part One, is an autobiography about Gregory Prince when he was a boy growing up in Jamaica. The story outlines a vivid tale of his journey up to his late teen years. With his recollection, one can imagine being there and experiencing the changes, and actions he brings to life. He retraces family relations, life within the communities he lived, and the myriad experiences at the educational institutions he attended, including his transition from challenges with literacy. Other stories of failures, hope, faith, support, discipline, determination, dedication, and turning points were central to his personal and academic growth. The sports he played, football (soccer), chess, and rugby paved the way for him to represent his community, high school, sports club, and country. He also shares other massive athletic and sporting moments in non-contact sports he played. These cumulative experiences were instrumental in setting up the next exciting chapter in his life, and a part two to this autobiography.
Runkus Black now enters Hillcrest Lagoon High School, which is still under construction. With dreams of lifting the coveted Stephenson Cup football (soccer) trophy, Runkus and some of his schoolmates find unlikely allies. On his school’s trip to the renowned Castleton Academy, Runkus and his friends get a whiff of what high-school-football glory is all about. At Castleton Academy, great football plans are afoot for Runkus’s old nemesis, Kennedy Edward Stephenson III (KES-III), who is poised to win football trophies just like his media tycoon dad, his grandfather, and great grandfather—the legendary Emerald Stephenson. Back at his new school, Runkus and his boys are determined to do the impossible. However, Hillcrest Lagoon High has no football history, playing facilities, program, or coach. Jade-Ann and her female classmates uncover the boys’ plan, and get involved. Momentum builds with a biennial scrimmage and juggling tournament, as well as their school’s interclass football competition. Undoubtedly, showdowns, faceoffs, and setbacks occur, guaranteeing lots of drama and action. Will hard work, discipline, determination, and faith help them conquer giants and prove the doubters wrong?
This riveting coming of age saga unfolds in the beautiful parish of Portland, on Jamaica’s North Coast. Something happens to Runkus Black at Seashore Bay Preparatory. Double Trouble—two naughty boys and their marble playing friends are up to no good! Their shenanigans are so bad that Runkus becomes depressed and gets into fracas. His best friend as well as an academically astute girl give advice. However, Runkus is determined to get away from school—on a cruise with his parents. He falls to the deep, and a deadly shark . . .. Oh, that dolphin! The world hears of it. Runkus’s perspective changes. He rallies the four nerds and something dramatic happens. He even enters a competition, and strangely, his Reggae song is huge; it goes viral. Leadership responsibilities are thrusted upon Runkus, and with dreams of clutching the coveted SBD Football Trophy, his identical twin cousins and even Double Trouble get excited. However, a new antagonist, KES-III from the renowned Mount Chandler Primary School rudely emerges into the picture. He has history on his side, and with his powerful father, they stand in the way of . . .. How does this action-packed epic end? Stephenson Cup; a Sequel!
Focuses primarily on the years of McKay's presidency of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints during some of the most turbulent times in American and world history.
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