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My High School Years Katie Worsdale

My high school years started with a major change. My parents decided that it was time for a big change and we moved down to North Carolina from Long Island halfway through my freshmen year. The change was tough at first because I didn't know anyone but overtime things got easier to handle. I got more involved with activities at school and out of school. I started to make new friends and in the long run the move proved to be benificial.

During my four years at green hope high school, one of the activities that I became involved in was green hope lacrosse. I played lacrosse for the varsity team for four years and it was the greatest thing I have every done. My freshmen year we won the State Championships in North Carolina and it was the most rewarding thing that happened my freshmen year. I met some great friends on the team that year and we always had fun. The next three years we made it to the final four and my final season as a senior proved to be the best of all four years. The team was the best team I have played with and I always had fun with everyone I was with. We made it further than anyone every thought we would. Lacrosse was truly one of the most rewarding things that I participated in throughout high school. Another activity that I became involved in was Key Club. I became involved with Key Club my sophmore year and in the club we would provide service to people in the community that needed an extra hand. In the club I met a lot of good friends who I am still great friends with today. Key club taught me great life lessons and essential skills that are needed in the real world. I was a member of the executive board for Key Club and it was another very rewarding thing. I learned great leadership skills, responsibility and that communication is key when working together. The lessons I have learned in Key Club are ones that I will keep with me while I go out into the real world.

Church was also another thing that I was heavily involved in. While attending church I met some of the greatest people I know. At church you aren't just with a community but everyone is a family and it really gave me a sense of belonging. We have the greatest youth advisor who is always putting together awesome activities and is always looking out for everyone in the youth. No matter what you need they are there for me. My best friends are the ones I met at church and they are always there for me. Some of the best memories that I carry with me have something to do with church.

The one thing that really helped me get through my four years of high school was my friends and especially my family. I love my family and friends so much and I am so grateful that I have them in my life. They are always there for me no matter what and they always support and aren't afraid to tell me the truth. I always know that my family is always there for me and I don't know what I would every do without them

As my high school years end a new journey begins. Next year I head off to the College of Saint Marys which is in Moraga California. The college itself is a smaller college and is a private college near San Francisco. I will be playing division one lacrosse for the Gaels and have never been more excited for something in my life. In the fall I signed my National Letter of Intent for lacrosse and I got my acceptance letter in March. It was the greatest feeling to know where I was going next year and I am so excited.

When I look back at the past for years and the person I was when I entered high school I really do see a significant change. I realize that I have become more responsible, wiser and more organized. The major thing I realized is procrastination is bad and I try not to procrastinate as much. I realize that time travels fast and each day should be taken one step at a time. Be grateful for what you have now and the people you have in your life. If you don't stop and take a breath, life may just past before your eyes. For the quotes I picked two quotes. One of the quotes was by President Reagan and it says "I now begin the journey that will lead me into the sunset of my life."

"What would life be like if we had no courage to attempt anything." Van Gogh.
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