Bishop Kelly: Personal Narrative

In The Canterbury Tales, the knight is a modern type of knight. Although the description of this character’s personality is vague, it is not hard for modern day people to visualize him. In the prologue, it mentions that the knight follows the five basic ideals that a good knight should possess: “chivalry, Truth, honour, generousness, and courtesy” (Chaucer 4). The knight fought in the Crusades, wars in which Europeans traveled by sea to non-Christian places and tried to convert people’s culture by brute force, which was considered noble and brave hearted. From his love of the five basics ideals previously mentioned to his impressive military career, the knight is a perfect example of how a knight should be represented. Indirectly, the tale is discussing both the knight and the idea of how a knight should be. The tale does not describe much about the knight as in physical appearances and characteristics of this knight but as the tale comes to an end, the book starts to unfold how this story connects with this character. The tale itself is not important yet it’s what the tale represents that is important, such as pursuing courtly love, risking death, and respecting women. All of the previously mentioned attributes are ones that knights should possess to achieve expected standards.

Again, tryouts came for the next greuling school year. The only difference from last year, I was prepared. I knew the cheers, I knew the feeling of standing in front of crowd so ecstatic from a winning game and I knew the feeling of a crowd sitting at a loss for words in the face of defeat. I knew my goal and I was absolutely determined to reach it. I could only be described as a lioness on the prowl and the Varsity squad was my prey. Just as anxious as the year before, though this time with a hint of confidence, I made my tryout a culmination of completely everything I had learned from my wildly experienced past. That night, I reached my ultimate goal and earned the prized name of Varsity cheerleader. The next day I practically walked around with an enormous V on my forehead, honored by the position. With all this positivity, I knew there was something to come. That same summer, I hadn’t received a lucky chance to become even a contender in the

The first day of tryouts came around and I woke up that morning shaking with excitment and shear nervousness. I ate my bagel and chocolate milk, (a pregame ritual of mine) laced up my cleats, and was on my way. The second I got to the field I knew I was in for a long day. Most of the guys were double my size and looked like they were professionals. After a few days of the long, hard, and grueling tryout process the coaches posted the team on their website. When I saw my name wasn't on the list I felt spiteful, angry, even a little ashamed with myself. I knew I deserved a spot on that team and I was determined to claim it.

When I was a child, I believed that my most important goal for my young life was to one day become a varsity cheerleader for my local high school. Nine years later, the day I became a varsity cheerleader, I made a promise to myself that I would never do anything to jeopardize my personal image or the image of my team because I knew that young cheerleaders were always looking to be just like the varsity cheerleaders, and also like myself. This aspiration of mine encouraged my volunteer involvement with the the local recreation department in my county that coordinates youth cheerleaders during each fall football season.

Both the Boys and Girls basketball teams have trained intensely to come with many big wins. For both teams, this season was not how they expected it to be due to unfortunate losses. However, they have managed to put through the season with great wins. According to most of our players, the John F. Kennedy (JFK) Knights are the biggest and toughest competitor because “Kennedy is always and probably always will be a tough rival simply because of the fact that most of the players are close friends of mine,” says Xavier Hilbert (Senior). “We've played together and against each other for a long time now so each time we play one another we want to show how much better each of us has gotten.” Overall, this season is something different than our past

To be a Steele Knight is to be a part of something greater; to be a part of a community of people striving for excellence. In the medieval times a Knight symbolizes courage, honor, and service to their kingdom that also compares to a Steele High School Knight which takes commitment, dedication, selfless service, and much more. We are brought up as a Steele Knight to never accept mediocrity but to seek exemplary and to never give up. We are raised throughout our high school career to push ourselves to go beyond our limits to never accept “I can’t do it” or “it’s impossible” but to believe that we can achieve more. To be a Knight means to be diverse complimenting others strengths with others weaknesses to build better people, role models, leaders,

Ottawa-Glandorf athletics taught me more than I ever thought I would have learned. Being apart of Titan sports comes with a stigma: a stigma to be great, to work hard, and to carry good sportsmanship. I participated in Ottawa-Glandorf sports so I could be apart of a team, enhance leadership skills, and build relationships with peers. My freshman year I decided to join the girls soccer team. I was a little hesitant as I was the only Glandorf girl on the team, but after the first week of practice, I met some of my best friends I have today. Although I didn’t get much playing time, I always tried my hardest, gave it my all, and was a leader on and off the field.

One of many goals im trying to achieve is becoming a player on the Cosby Jv Softball Team . Reaching this goal has required me to practice everyday for tryouts. It’s been known that Cosby has a really good sports program that I would like to be apart of. Some reasons why I want to be on this team is because it will make me more involved in school , make me a better softball player , and give me the chance to make new friends.

Beginning the experience to come to be Holy Knight. Make your past history with knights from around the globe!

Knights were essential for providing security and a sense of safety during the Middle Ages. Knights took a rigorous training process to learn every aspect of warfare and to acquire skills needed for knighthood. After training was complete, knights would have to abide by the Code of Chivalry, which was studied during their training. An ordinary knight’s life involved forty days of service in wars to their lord, and the activities which occupied a knight’s free time . Although knights were elite warriors and honorable men, as Europe crawled out of the Middle Ages, their services were no longer needed.

Dictionary).  At the beginning of the Middle Ages, chivalry was strictly pigeon holed by its followers and members into only protecting religious pilgrimages and to maintain the church of God, to serve in valor and combat, and to bind oneself to courtly etiquette and the respect and protection of women.  Many of these beliefs and ideals stemmed from medieval literature, especially influenced by Spanish and Arabic literature, such as Arabian Nights, bringing forth

Ciaran’s greatest asset is his potential: intellectually, athletically, and as a leader. His innate talents coupled with his positive, affable, up-beat but down-to earth demeanor connects him to diverse people of all ages. His problem-solving and organizational skills enable him to lead and motivate and have reflected in his high achievements and success in high school. Ciaran is disciplined, self-sufficient, organized and therefore, capable of setting priorities in both his academic and extracurricular activities. These accomplishments are indicative of the contributions and level of success and involvement Holy Cross may expect from Ciaran.

Ideas that have been taught in many societies since the first civilizations of Mesopotamia to the world now are duty, loyalty and bravery. No period relied on these ideas more than the Middle Ages time of Europe. The European societies were based on the nature of feudalism. Feudalism worked if everyone in the society did their duty and gave loyalty to everyone above the on the social latter. The knight was the backbone of the feudal society. He was the protector of the heavenly Lord, their lady and the earthly lord. The roles and duties of the knight are quotes as, “the most noble knight under Christ, And the loveliest lades that lived on earth ever, and he the comeliest king, that the court holds.” (P. 26) Sir Gawain and the Green Knight gives a perspective to view life from the courtly aspect of the European feudal

Courage was one of the basic quality of a knight .During the argument with Ganelon Roland said “for everybody knows I fear no treat” (61). Fear of death was never the nature of the knights “The French say:’ ’damn the man who runs away! Not one of us will fail you, unto death” (86). A knight was described as fearless and will fight until death to

When I was applying to college I talked to the coach of the University of Central Oklahoma cheerleading squad in hopes that I could tryout for the team. I thought that another commitment in addition to my school work would help to keep me focused for the second semester. One thing that I didn’t expect is the time and energy you need to put aside to play a sport in college. In high school, playing a sport was a much easier task. College sports are very competitive and the athletes playing for the college are the most talented in the school division. I am not saying that I am not capable of cheerleading at a college level; more that it would be a strenuous commitment for a