Personal Narrative: My High School Graduation

High school graduation is one of the most contradictory stages of life. It is a time of exciting new beginnings as well as sentimental endings. On this day, we envision our futures while simultaneously celebrating the past two decades of our lives. We spend the day commending the many successes we have attained and dreaming of the abounding accomplishments hope to achieve. Amidst the excitement of planning our futures, we must remember to reminisce on the experiences and aspects of our lives that have determined the people we have become. My family is the most important aspect of my life that has molded me into the person I am today. I feel extremely fortunate to have grown up in a loving family that not only shows me unconditional love, …show more content…
Growing up, I have taken part in dance, swim team, softball, volleyball, basketball, and golf. I began taking dance lessons when I was four years old and continued for eight years. Because of dance, I gained many friends and learned to be comfortable in front of people. Although I dreaded swim team practices and I distinctly remember stopping during the middle of the race to yell for my dad to save me because I thought I was drowning, taking part in this sport taught me to persevere and display grit during difficult tasks and situations. Team sports such as softball, volleyball, and basketball encouraged me to work with others to reach a common goal, and this is extremely helpful for my future and in everyday life. Golf, the sport I enjoy most, has been paramount in molding me into the person I am. Through golf, I have had the opportunity to have many amazing experiences. I have met many amazing people, formed some of my strongest friendships, and visited several incredible places. From spending my childhood at Parkston Country Club, the local nine hole golf course, to playing in major tournaments on world-renowned courses, I would have a very different life if I had never been introduced to this