William Tell: A Short Story

On March 31st, 2000, Alecia Ingersoll gave birth to a baby boy that would be named, William Tell; but throughout his life he would be known as Tell. But such a unique name didn’t just come from anywhere, his father Casey Ingersoll found such a name in the Louis L’amour Sackett series. “Tell was one of the main characters of the series, and he came across as a strong person.” Casey said. “I wanted my son to be the same way.”
From a newborn until he was ten-years-old Tell lived in Pampa, Texas. A memory Tell recalls from living in Pampa was when he at a family friend’s farm, “Cameron and I were playing hide-and-seek.” Tell explains that he was the hider, “I hid by the chicken pens, and I started messing with the rooster.” And after continuous pestering the rooster had, had enough and began chasing and biting him.”It tried pecking my toes off!” he exclaimed. “But, I did learn a valuable lesson that day, I could out run a rooster.”
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“I liked living in Pampa, but not near as much as I like living in McLean.” Today, Tell is a junior at the McLean High School and he is involved in the McLean FFA chapter; where he competes in etymology and creed speaking events; showing pigs and he is the Mclean chapter Reporter and the Greenbelt District Secretary. “Not only has the FFA helped me develop leadership skills, but it has helped me make many friends, and it is preparing me for my future pursuits in life.” Jacy Steel, a friend Tell has made through his FFA chapter, describes Tell as being a loving and caring person, “Tell has always been there for anyone, but especially me; no matter what situation it is.” “When I know something is wrong with someone, friend or not, I just want to help them the best I can; just to let them know that someone is there for them and they’re not alone.” Tell said. And this characteristic would come from his father Casey, whom Tell strives to