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What is a team? My answer to that question changed over my high school basketball career. To me a team is a unified group of people that are willing to fight for each other as if it were his own family. High school basketball taught me that a couple strangers can come together and form a bonds that will last a life time. During my first 2 years at Ygnacio Valley High School, I had played basketball for our school in a system that had never really succeeded at creating a unified team. We had players…
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Sweat danced down my face, yet there was no fear within me. My legs were tired and my heart was gasping for air. I used to love this feeling. Nervous, yet so in control. I was eager to get some points and contribute to my team. It was my first high school varsity game. It was also my first year of high school. I had been one of two freshmen to make the basketball team and after three weeks of practice, it was finally our first game. It was only a scrimmage game so the game didn’t count for our record…
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High school basketball is more than just a game, it's a journey of success, sacrifice, and personal growth. In my exploration, we'll uncover the journey of my personal life as a high school basketball player, uncovering the excitement of victories, the challenges of training/practice, and the personal development that happens both on and off the court. Life as a high school basketball player means living in the spotlight, where every success and setback is magnified. Beyond the happiness of victory…
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I hold a high standard for myself and have many goals in life I wish to accomplish, being accepted into the National Honor Society is one of them. I believe that I should challenge myself in everything I do. I have learned that the comfort zone is the most dangerous place to reside, and being complacent will never allow me to succeed in any aspects of my life. My willingness to not only persevere but to thrive, is a quality that is meant for the National Honor Society. I feel that I have eminent…
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The Effects of the Workplace on Social Determinants of Health Employment and working conditions can provide financial security, social status, personal development, social relations, and self-esteem and protection form physical and psychological hazards (Block, Sheila & Grace-Edward Galabizi, 2011.) Precarious employment is low-standard, low wages, short contracts, little to no job security or benefits. Lack of employment is associated with physical and mental health problems that include depression…
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My first time being in a cheer competition Have you had to wake up super early for anything? Well I have on the day of my cheer competition. I had to get up at 5:30 some people think that is easy, but not for me. But when I got up I had to start with hair, uniform, and makeup. My mom had to everything because she was worried that I would burn myself with the curlers and mess up my makeup. “ You are a big train wreck in curlers and red lipstick!”My mom exclaimed . I still haven’t had breakfast yet…
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with a personal narrative. I share her sentiment for the importance of storytelling as a developing critical race theorist. She emphasizes her reasoning by stating, “I tell this story both because storytelling is a part of critical race theory and because this particular story underscores an important point within the critical race theoretical paradigm” (1998). Here is my story. In 1996, I entered my first year of high school at George Washington Carver High School. Very early in the school year we…
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Ms. Thao Nguyen Essay 2: Research Narrative 03/07/2023 Beyond the Fantasy Baywatch, the iconic TV series that graced the screens of millions around the world, is held as a nostalgic relic of the ‘90s. Its portrayal of the sun-kissed beaches of LA, the adrenaline-pumping rescues, and of course, the impossibly attractive lifeguards who patrolled the shores with unwavering diligence resonated deeply with audiences. In seventh grade (very much after the 90s), my friend and I would watch religiously…
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Personal Narrative- Track Competition The moment of truth was upon me. The official times, this includes whom qualified for finals, for the 400m relay had been posted. My eyes scanned the page for the bold letters that spell ANDERSON. As I ran my finger across the page to where the times were posted, my ears began to shut out all outside noises, leaving me alone with the thump of my heart and the inhale and exhale of my lungs. Both began to increase in speed as my eyes narrowed in on the time…
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Research Narrative In the beginning of my senior year of high school, my magnet teacher, Mr. Gutmann wanted his students to research at least five colleges/universities. My top five universities I had chosen was: University of Louisville, Northern Kentucky University, Eastern Kentucky University, Indiana University Southeast, and University of Cincinnati. While researching the five universities, I was considering several different things such as: the size of the university, what type of university…
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