It was closing night with more than a thousand people in the audience; I was anxious. Ironically, it was not because of stage fright but "The Circle,” our drama department’s tradition. The entire cast was to link arms and exchange words of gratitude and encouragement before the curtain rises. However, this would be the last circle of the show with these specific people; emotions would be running high—including mine. I have and always will hate crying in front...