Personal Statement
After my second year in high school, I realize that I have begun to understand myself a little more and I have become aware that part of who I am is a person who strives in everything to be the best that he can be. I have also come to understand that a lot of who I am has come from my parents. My Mother was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis before I was born. Again, my maturity has helped me identify her strength, courage and tenacity in the face of physical limitations that as a child I never saw as "different". It is from her that I absorbed the attitude to never take no for an an answer, forge ahead with your goal in focus no matter the obstacles. I have always known my father as the "soldier". I knew that he was a "Green Beret", but I was too young to understand what that meant. But, the very characteristics that helped him through Special Forces training are what he gives to me as standards to live by; being strong physically and mentally, flexible, dedicated, resourceful and willing to sacrifice for the good of family and country. As I go forward, how I use all of these skills they have given me will help define me as a person. I realize that the goals I have set for myself may seem high. But, I am counting on the skills I have been taught and my inborn drive to help me become a successful at fulfilling my dreams. Even though I would prefer to be kicking a soccer ball than sitting in a classroom, I realize that my education is primary. Although I am only in my junior year, I have identified an area of which I am very interested in. I am fascinated with behavioral sciences and look to pursue a degree in that field. My competitive nature is just as apparent in my academics as it is on the playing field. As a member of the Gifted Program and National Honors Society I have had the opportunity to reach out into areas I would otherwise not be exposed to. I have always maintained a 4.0 and it is my desire to keep it that way!