Personal Narrative: Eastview Football

When I stood at the bottom I did not think I could make it. half way up, I knew that I could not make it. Now, standing at the top, I look behind me at the amazing challenge that I have just conquered. Not only is the hill at Eau Claire an infamous feat that every student must traverse, but it is also a metaphor for every hardship that has entered into my life. One hardship I have faced, was my sports injuries during high school. My junior year track season started off being the best experience i’ve had. Unfortunately, this time was cut short. I ripped a ligament in my leg ending my entire spring season. I was angry at the world asking, “why me”. However, I knew I still had a team depending on me. Day in, and day out, I would show up to practice
Eastview football is known for its outstanding sports programs, especially its football team. Unfortunately, that does not apply to my class. Our team had put in bone crushing hours in the weight room and on the field since June. There was no doubt in my mind that we wanted to win more than any other team. I wish this story ended with us getting countless wins and making it to state, however, Eastview football lost every single game that year. Even though we did not win a single game, I still refused to give up. I showed up to every single practice, eager to learn, and to make myself better. When I start something, I finish it no matter how hard or how painful it might be. I will bring that same intensity to UW-Eau Claire. There will be countless setbacks in my college career at UW-Eau Claire, but I am going to get through each and every one. My persistence and tenacity will make me thrive in your college, because I will not take the easy way around. I will take each and every painstaking step to see the view from the
Some you look forward to the experience. After my tour at UW-Eau Claire my mom, dad, and I went to Davies hall, and talked to some of the students to get a better understanding of why they love Eau Claire. One of the students I was talking to named Shawn opened up a window into the close knit relationships he has at Eau Claire. I took his passion for Eau Claire upon myself, and that is what has driven me to pursue this college. In the four years I attend college I want to develope a family that helps me to grow. Not only will I bring my perseverance to Eau Claire I will also instill it in my peers so they can conquer their own hills. When I look at Eau Claire as a whole I feel excited for the future. Becoming a Blue Gold is a hill that I can not wait to