Personal Narrative: The Relay For Life

Since the beginnings of my educational career I have been interested in giving back to the communities from which I came from. At the start this was difficult as I had to work with my parents hectic work schedule. Once I became older and more independent I found more opportunities to get involved. However, it was not until I got my license that I was truly able to give back. Joining as many clubs as my homework schedule would allow, I went through numerous meaningful experiences that helped me understand my inner self.
One experience that was exceptionally meaningful to me was my involvement in tutoring a freshman boy. Prior to this experience I had been tutoring for over a year, extending myself in several subjects because of the lack of
Relay for Life is an annual themed walk held to commemorate victims of the deadly cancer and to raise donations for American Cancer Society. Typically, most clubs at school participate in Relay for Life; dedicated to community service, French National Honors Society was no exception. In this Relay for Life, the theme was traveling; therefore, different clubs were to decorate hallways of the school like a different travel destination. Each club would have their own take on their hallway whether it would be a game or a puzzle. French National Honors Society were to have a fitting France travel themed hallways. The club had a game in which the hallway was to be decorated with famous French landmarks labeled with numbers. Each participant was to find a landmark and the number it was associated with. Once finished they would have to list the correct numbers in order to a representative of the club; the first three winner were to win pastries. Though my occupation was solely decorating, this experience was especially meaningful because not only did many donate but many had the opportunity to learn and experience the French culture as well to which I am passionate about and long to have others experience this passion as