The COVID-19 pandemic was the first event not a part of last year's school request and a horrible way to spend a year. The City of Angels became a city that learned to recognize when the angels rejoice, but only five lucky teenagers will be allowed inside the pages of this book.

In the Saugus football team of 2021, the young men won a championship while a particular group of intelligent girls cheered. Playing football, the winners are Deon, Jacob, Max, Vinnie, and Paula, spoiled-rotten brats whose parents believe they are the best and brightest kids in town. Paula is a dim-witted gum chewer with the fastest jaws around. Max is a toy-pistol-toting gangster-in-training obsessed with fireworks and a large church carnival that features elite public speaking. Our heroes and agents of the promise are found in the boys and girls who are honest and kind, brave and accurate, and a fan of Jesus Christ. This young preacher is ready for the ministry with his eyes on the church carnival, the rides, fireworks, and the character of his friends!

Saugus High School student Mia Tretta spoke at the White House Monday and praised the Biden administration for the promise given by the president. Tretta says about the 2019 school tragedy in Santa Clarita that moved the president to make a promise to all God's children. "I give you my promise." These are the words of the president in the Rose Garden on April 12.

Author Pete Van received his bachelor's degree in theology from MidAmerica Nazarene University. He was a three-year starting defensive back and an all- conference all-around athlete and a young preacher!