Ballet, 3D modeling, inventions, cover songs, and ... puppies! In the final installment of a four-part series, the Gargoyle staff goes back into the classroom to capture some of the breadth, variety, and fun that made up this year's Agora Days.

Every quality chess game is a good story, Alex Zhai says, the relentless struggle of two conflicting armies. It is a miniature drama with the players' personal thoughts and reactions captured in the maneuvers unfolding over the board. Alex recounts his stories from the 2007 IHSA state tournament.