7:00 - The moment everyone waited for

Everyone knew Obama would come out around 7pm. A different politician came to the podium at 7, and we all knew he must be there to announce Senator Obama. When he did, the crowd started cheering louder than they had all night (there were previous speakers), and peering intently toward the doorway Sen. Obama would come through. However, there was no Senator. After what felt like 10 minutes but must have only been one or two, the crowd near the door began cheering louder and raising their cameras. The rest of us couldn't see if he was in there or not, but as the cheering grew louder and the cameras moved with what must be his progress toward the podium, you could feel the excitement build. When he finally came into view.... the entire gym erupted in screaming and clapping. Obama had finally arrived.