At the end of my freshman year of highschool, I found myself looking for a change. I lived in a small town for most of my childhood, where I had very limited options for classes and had little exposure as an athlete. I decided to change schools to East Kentwood (EK) . I came from a school with about 800 kids who were all fairly similar to me, to attending one of the largest, most diverse schools in Michigan. I found myself far from my comfort zone however, EK changed me as a person, student and athlete.
I was terrified on my first day, but I quickly made friends. I met people from all over the world, never before had I met someone from Sierra Leone or France or Bosnia. They opened my eyes to different cultures and lifestyles. I met refugees,
I was terrified on my first day, but I quickly made friends. I met people from all over the world, never before had I met someone from Sierra Leone or France or Bosnia. They opened my eyes to different cultures and lifestyles. I met refugees,