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Harlingen High School's Argument Analysis

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Throughout our lives, we will come across other individuals whose opinions differ from ours. Whether we decide to shadow their beliefs or stay strong to our own, it is how we handle the situation, as well as what we take from it, that shapes our character. I am now aware that, for the most part, it is best to have your own voice and remain firm to what you believe in instead of changing your views in order to please others just to fit in. As senior year approached, I had made the decision to tryout for Harlingen High School’s cheerleading squad. Being placed on a team of thirty-two girls, it was surely unavoidable to become caught up in disagreements. For instance, in June of 2015, our squad traveled to Austin, TX to attend UCA (Universal Cheerleaders Association) cheer camp. At camp, the five seniors on our team each competed for UCA All-American, an award given to select individuals through a tryout process. Later, during camp, the cheerleaders who happened to make All-American were announced. It was soon discovered that each five seniors had received this award. I assumed everyone would be full of joy. However, to my amazement, the atmosphere appeared much different. …show more content…

Each of them felt they were significantly more deserving of obtaining this award than I was and did not believe I had earned it. Although I remained confused about why my fellow squad members wouldn’t be happy for me, or even all of us, I initially followed along with their beliefs. In order to prevent them from turning their backs on me as well as excluding me, I agreed that I did not deserve the award and forced myself to be unhappy simply to satisfy them. I allowed them to control my emotions and lay negative thoughts inside my mind. For most of my life I would try to please others in order to fit in, therefore, this situation was no

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