Narragansett Personal Narrative

Throughout my four years of high school, the seaside community of Narragansett, Rhode Island, has encouraged and nurtured the growth of its youthful inhabitants as students and individuals. The supportive environment and abundant opportunities available for students to pursue their passions and help others consequently benefits the community as a whole. As an athlete, and more specifically, a runner, I have aspired to motivate and encourage young athletes to enjoy the fun and friendships that emerge from being a part of a sports team. During the summer, I volunteered at the Summer Youth Track Series at Narragansett High School. Eager smiles painted the faces of the joyous young runners lining up in heats, ready to run as fast as they can in the 100 meter sprint, throw as far as they can in the turbo javelin, and jump as far as they can in the long jump. For ten years, the family-fun event with music, racing, ribbons, and friends became a summertime attraction for many families in the Narragansett area. Hundreds of children, including myself, gathered to participate in friendly track and field events. When I became too old to participate, I began volunteering to set up the races, execute the event, and clean up the track upon the meet’s completion. …show more content…
Once a participant, I recalled the joy of racing and playing with friends around the oval, and implemented my personal experience into my volunteering, hoping to encourage the children to fully enjoy the event. Being a part of the community event furthered the growth of the young participants as they socialized and raced while enjoying the music, refreshments and tie-dye tee shirts. Ultimately the sportsmanship and fun of the Narragansett Summer Youth Track Series boosted the spirit, growth and happiness of families in the seaside