Personal Narrative: Kelsey's Life

It was a beautiful day on Lake Erie with the lake’s misty wind sprinkling on my face as we drove out to the middle of the water to anchor. I was with my immediate family, my Aunt Ronni, Uncle Tim, and cousins from both sides of the family. All 10 of us were on my mom and dad’s boat, having fun swimming in the cool water and having the sun’s rays make our skin have a sun-kissed glow. All of the cousins were divided into two groups: the younger kid including my sister Josie and my two cousins Sadie and Hailey, and the older kids consisting of me and my cousins Kendall and Casey. Both groups were jumping in three at a time until we noticed Hailey, the youngest out of all the cousins, was refusing to jump in.

My name is Kaitlyn Hoopingarner, and I am a senior at West High School. Sioux City, Iowa has been my home for my whole life. At West High, I am involved in multiple activities: varsity wrestling cheer, robotics, and theatre. In addition to my school activities, I also paint, crochet, and play video games. I plan to attend Iowa State University to major in Computer Science. My birthday is July 25th, and Christmas is December 25th; so, my birthday is "Christmas in

“If, when you’re older, someone comes knocking on your door asking you some heated questions that you’re not sure how to answer, just stop and say “I want an attorney” and they’ll have to provide you with one as a basic right,” she stressed.

Waking up and realizing that today was the day, my body got packed with nerves, still wondering how my mom even got me on the show and why they wanted me. While I was putting on my clothes, I was trying to look professional, but looking back I would have chosen something different. I was wearing some boot cut jeans, a shirt with a purple cross that had a shawl connected to it, some ugly sneakers, and my hair was straightened. It was dark and chilly December morning, and myself and my parents took the 30 minute drive to the TV station. When my parents and I arrived we had to be checked in by security, as they were told to expect my arrival, for the early morning weather segment. I felt that I was going to pee my pants, but I was also excited. My mom was making me more nervous, “You

Moving right before high school was one of the hardest experiences in his life. Imagine: Leaving behind the house you had grown up in. Leaving behind your neighborhood. Leaving behind all of your friends right before the biggest milestone known as high school. Chris felt like his world was falling apart. Although he didn’t realize it at the time, his family moved so that he could start high school in a more bourgeoisie neighborhood and so that he could attend a prestigious high school. Chris describes this life changing event as, “Helping me to come out of my shell and be more flexible.”

I chose this picture of my sisters because it is my favorite one. I am on the far left, my little sister, Karrie, is in the middle, and my older sister, Kassie, is on the far right. This picture just seems like another picture of sisters but we are so much more, we are best friends. We are all so different but all so alike. We all go by shortened names, Kassie is Kasandra, Katie is short for Katelyn, and Karrie is short for Karrington. We have age gaps of six years in between Kassie and I, and four years in between Karrie and I. Not to mention how different we all look. I got the naturally curly hair from my dad, Karrie has the dark brown hair from my mom, and Kassie got the blond hair from her dad. Yes, Kassie has a different dad but we have never made a big deal about it

For my project I was given the opportunity to interview Kristen Samp, a former member of the LPGA tour and former Head professional at Lawrence Country Club. Samp started her career off playing golf as an amateur and was able to take her skills to play in college. While attending college, where she earned a degree in English and Philosophy, she continued to play golf which helped her gain confidence to take her game to the next level, the LPGA. While on tour, Samp played in 40 events over the course of four years (Fox Sports). After a stint on the LPGA tour, she translated her knowledge and experience in golf to an Assistant professional job at Lawrence Country Club. Once there she worked as an assistant professional before given the opportunity

Lauren and the others in her group are in a new situation; they have to survive out of the walls. Lauren said, "Everyone who's surviving out here knows things that I need to know... I'll watch them, I'll listen to them, and I'll learn from them. If I don't, I'll be killed. And like I said, I intend to survive" (Butler 173). She's always focused on adapting to new situations - but one key to that is learning from others and bringing a group together to support each other.

R/s last week, Julia and Garrett (deceased) appeared intoxicated and Julia’s speech was slurred. R/s it was reported that Garrett was in car accident and he was intoxicated. R/s Garrett’s daughter Destiny (3) and another child Johnathan (6) was also in the car. R/s Julia has another daughter Kylee (5) in the home.

She smiled politely at her classmate who worried for her and said she was fine. A face of sure uncertainty came upon her. Deciding on what she wanted to do in her life frustrated her to the point where she began to think negative thoughts about herself. She knew that going to this school will make her sacrifice everything she gained from middle school -friends, memories, and fun events- that she believed will never feel the same once she chooses to go to Clark. The bell rang and as her friends called her over. She thought about it one more time and, with the thought of letting her parents always choose her choices to make them proud, decided to follow along a different path and leave everything she once valued

Jane parked Trent’s car and climbed out, taking a moment to look around. It wasn’t the best neighborhood in Lawndale. Not bad by any means, but not as nice as Daria’s. It certainly wasn’t where she expected a fashion princess to live. Stacy’s home was average for the neighborhood, a modest two story house painted a soft blue; it was set apart by a beautifully manicured lawn with flowering bushes lining the front of the house and a pair of small, well groomed trees in the yard. It didn’t suit a fashion princess, but it seemed to suit the girl she’d been getting to know the past week. Jane reminded herself again to try not to freak Stacy out and headed up the walk. She knocked on the door and, after a short wait, a woman who looked to

As we step our feet onto the fake plastic grass,we see the opponents coming at us with all their might.Kelsey McKenna and I were playing on a high school boys soccer team,so the players were very strong and aggressive.Kelsey and were both a little scared but we both agreed that we would do it together.Once we started playing we had so much fun and experience.In this event Kelsey has tought me not to be afraid of New of diffrent things.

Yet, still being valedictorian and earning many scholarships remained just in reach. So far Mabel’s life was going as planned, though it was just getting started. Next year she would play ball at college, the scouts had already sent her acceptance letter. She was as excited as was nervous, for this college was her first choice. Everything was perfect, that is until the accident happened. It destroyed all she had going for herself, shattering her dreams, and turned her life upside

Samantha could be "the one", so Jake is willing to do anything he can to prove himself to her. Feeling protective of her, he does his best to be a defensive driver as they spend quality time together completing a task for her perfectionist mother. Everything was easier with Samantha as his side, even as the reminder of their task thumps in the trunk of the car ominously, they can't help but giggle and continue flirting. He's convinced that this will bring them closer and solidify their relationship. "It gets easier, repeated in his thoughts. His beloved Samantha said it would." While these words ring true for Samantha, it's still unclear if they will be enough to carry Jake through this task.

This week I have the pleasure of babysitting for my eleven year old grandchildren Kayla and Miles. They are the fraternal twins of my daughter, Kimberly. While their parents are vacationing in the Key West, Florida, I will making every effort for them to have a wondrous time with me. Using the a budget $100, the itinerary for the week was designed by Kayla and Miles. On Monday we will be going to the library, Tuesday is movie day, Wednesday is a go cart adventure and swimming and skating will culminate our activities on Thursday. If we follow our usual pattern we will exhaust ourselves with all the activities and enjoy the fun we have together. When Friday comes we will feel sorrowful that we must part. Just as the tears of departure