It was the last inning in our all-star game, and we were losing 10 to 8. Our team had 2 outs and we couldn’t get the third. Our pitcher was doing bad, throwing all balls, while all of us in the field were tired, ready to fall asleep at any moment. There goes another walk. They score again.
Throughout high school, I have been involved in a great number of activities. These include athletics, clubs, and taking part in community service. I have played varsity field hockey my freshman, sophomore, and senior year of high school. I also played varsity lacrosse my freshman and sophomore year. The sport that I am most well known for is swimming, which I have participated in for all four years of high school.
I have participated in volleyball, basketball, track, and cheerleading. These activities have taught me teamwork, which will play an important role in the real world.
It was the end of my eighth grade year and I was playing junior high volleyball. In the past I always considered myself as an athlete either trying or playing every sport in the book. Did I enjoy playing sports? Sure it had it’s perks, but did I love it as much as making music? Not even close.
In my Interview I interviewed my grandma Aaltje Hansell. My grandma’s family lived in the Netherlands during the Second World War. Aaltje was not alive during the war but she experienced the aftermath of the war through her parents and their struggles adjusting after such a traumatic experience. When Aaltje was three years old her parents emigrated. This interview was important because I got to learn more about my family and the conflict they went through to give me the life I have today.
It was an otherwise uneventful Saturday. My friend Brendan was supposed to watch football with me but his dad surprised him by taking him to the Michigan-Ohio State game instead. I turned on the television to see if I could catch a glimpse of them and was amazed at what I did see. The game had not even started and the crowd was full of palpable excitement, adorned in gold and blue. Fans, no matter what their age, were ecstatic to be there.
My body cried like a newborn babe, afraid in an unfamiliar place. Immediately, my fresh eyes were greeted by waves of black hair, friendly smiles, and the Japanese language. I had arrived in Japan. I did not know the language or the customs, but I dove right into the dark pool. I was determined not to let the unknown drown me.
I’m glad I didn’t get a 4 year Varsity award for any of those sports because that’s not who I was, 3 is my number and always will
Thesis: Part time jobs are beneficial to high school students if utilized correctly. Though part-time jobs can be beneficial for high school students- teaching them skills and providing work experience- not everyone thinks so. In his essay “Working at McDonald’s”, Amitai Etzioni explains to his readers why part time jobs in fast food restaurants and places equivalent to them are suboptimal for high school students. Firstly, he claims that there is no room for advancement on the career ladder at these part-time jobs, but this is not true.
I became a CYO athlete when I was seven years old. The reason I joined track was because I was the fastest runner at my school and I wanted to join something at which I could excel. When I attended the first track meet with teams from across the diocese, it quickly became clear that I did not know anything about track meets and that I was not a fast runner. The competition was stiff and I realized that I was not the superstar that I had imagined myself to be.
“Find your passion and make it happen” - Irene Cara “This one is an easy strikeout bud!” my dad would say. “Ball four! Batter take your walk” the umpire called out.
Everyone has a responsibility to do. However, for working student like me that having a part-time job while taking college courses is a big responsibility. I decided to go to school full-time and work part-time to learn to become independent. In the essay “Working at Wendy’s” by Joey Franklin, he makes a case for setting aside pride to provide the daily needs of a family. On the other hand, I think it was great to have the experience as long as it made me more money.
I’m involved with many sports outside of school. For example, I play Field Hockey, Lacrosse, and
If you walk into any mall in America, you will see a variety of people. While people of all ages go to malls, a vast majority of consumers are teenagers. Picking a new outfit, receiving a manicure, or buying new shoes are past times that most teenagers enjoy. However, these activities come at a cost, which is why a lot of teenagers take on part time jobs outside of school. A paycheck is typically the main focus for a teenager during work, which means most kids notice that a large portion of their money goes to Social Security.
My First Car The first I ever had was an old model of the brand Toyota. It was color blue and was second-hand so I got it at a cheaper price. For a second-hand car, it was in a really good condition.
