Looking through the piles of pictures my mom has stored in the closet‚ I find one common object in every one of them: a ball. In every story I tell‚ I find myself talking about basketball or softball. When I ask my family or close friends to describe me in one word‚ athletic is a constant adjective used; most people would be more than happy to be described as such‚ especially in high school; I mean everyone knows me‚ right? So‚ is the name‚ Gracie‚ forever connected to how many home runs I hit or
Premium High school College Education
Life is an interesting journey full of unforeseen situations that can alter our initial plans. During my years in high school my parents always reminded me of the importance of aspiring to be the best I could be and‚ as a result‚ I would be able to accomplish anything. I took their words to heart. I studied hard‚ performed extremely well and finished with a 3.5 GPA and in the top 25 percent of my high school class. I was the recipient of many scholarships and awards and was part of many extracurricular
Premium High school College Education
I have been raised in a broken household in the city of Sylmar‚ and I am proud to say that it has shaped me into the determined young woman I am today. When I was a child‚ I sought to be the best in everything. I tried my best to get good grades‚ and participated in plays‚only to make my parents proud.Each time I tried to impress my parents‚ they failed to acknowledge my hard work. Being the youngest child of the three‚ I longed for the love and affection of my parents. However‚ I realized that I
Premium
Financial I once heard that money doesn’t buy happiness but it does help get you there. My biggest worry at this point of my life is that I have a lot of debt‚ mostly due to very irresponsible decisions from my part. For this very reason‚ I’m pursuing a career in HVAC to get a great job and earn enough to take care of those debts and not spend time worrying about just making enough to make ends meet. Vacation I’m a fan of history‚ especially European history. I enjoy reading and learning about the
Premium
Transferring to me is not just about getting my diploma‚ it is to teach myself discipline. Growing up in an immigrant family‚ you are held to a high standard within any regard. My parents always have tried to give me the best and expect for me to give the very best in anything I do. Coming from a family where no one graduated college was a tough thing for me being the oldest child. It lead to lost discipline and motivation in high school because I had no guidance for my future in education. This
Premium
Music is supposed to make you feel something. Sadness‚ amusement‚ enjoyment‚ emotional at best; all kinds of melodic vibes flow through the radio stations and air ways throughout our planet and continues beyond our imagination. I grew up in a world full of gorgeous art‚ visual‚ auditory‚ fondness and much refinement. However‚ music is different for each individual; for some a coping mechanism‚ but to others an irritant like itch you’re urged to violently scratch. Whether you have a taste for rock
Premium Ludwig van Beethoven
4. In my short life I have gone through many struggles. As a child my family life was not always great‚ and I have had to deal with poverty and hard times throughout my life‚ even now. But‚ there have always been people there to help me through those times‚ and that is what I want to do with my life. I am passionate about serving my community and giving back. I know how hard life can get when you are not living in the best conditions and in constant stress. Having to grow up too fast can be difficult
Premium English-language films Council of the European Union Billboard Hot Country Songs number-one singles
Strong leadership and communication abilities. Because of my leadership experience‚ being an ASB officer and taking part in leadership classes and activities‚ I have learned to step up and become a leader and a role model for others. I have also learned important reliability skills and communicative skills through my studies and sporting events. I have been a student at Decatur High School for three years now and plan on attending for my whole High School career. While at Decatur I have been involved
Premium High school Learning Leadership
I would never have imagined that I would be a high school dropout. Although I came from a single-parent household‚ grew up in a poor neighborhood and even lived in a homeless shelter once as a young child‚ I knew I would defy the odds. I tested into a gifted and talented program where I learned to speak French at second grade‚ sing in the chorus in third‚ and became a concert violinist by the time I entered middle school. I joined chess and French club and became a State-competing varsity athlete
Premium High school College Middle school
In five years‚ a person can have an epiphany in their life and completely change it around. In five years‚ a person can accomplish many things if they set their mind and heart towards it. In five years‚ a person can fill their heads with dreams and hopes for the upcoming future. In five years‚ a person can achieve an education that not only further enriches their knowledge but expand the opportunities for their career development. Many people question themselves where they would be in their point
Premium Debut albums Business English-language films