3 Date Reflection

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To this day, I can only remember three dates: May 30, 2000; April 18, 2017; and January 16, 2015. The first date holds great significance for my friends, family, and relatives, but to me the date is just a reminder of enhanced responsibility and older age. The second date marks the day on which my hard work on merit badges, volunteering, and my eagle scout project paid off: my eagle scout board of review date. However, the third date is the most momentous, as it marks a period of moral and psychological growth in my life. On January 16th, 2015, I observed the unfolding of an unforgettable experience, and, to this day, I continue to draw inspiration from the person at the center of the incident: Lucas VanSprange

It seemed like a typical school

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