What I Learned In High School

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Over the course of my high school career, I think it’s safe to say that I have involved myself in many extra-curricular activities that, really, do not have any relation to each other; I enjoy being a part of my local theater, being a part of huge organizations like Future Business Leaders of America, and being a part of varsity sports teams. One day I might be in full costume performing in a classic Broadway production, whereas another day I will be in uniform playing with the high school field hockey team. No matter what I was doing, I was enjoying every second of it, which brought me to a frustrating issue. I struggled all throughout high school deciding what my true passion was. I wanted to focus on one thing and that thing

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High School Reflection Paper

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Personal Narrative Analysis

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