Personal Narrative: Grace Johnson's Life

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Bret Harte High School senior water polo player Grace Johnson saved her best for last. In the final game of her high school career, Johnson and the Bullfrogs took on Calaveras in Angels Camp. Johnson wanted to leave the pool as a winner. So, in her final game, Johnson scored a career-high nine goals to lead Bret Harte to a 14-7 win.

“I think I did really well,” said Johnson. “I’ve never scored nine goals in a game before. I didn’t even know that I had that many. I couldn't have done that without my team following the plays that we learned. Without my teammates, that couldn't have happened.”

Following the win, Johnson celebrated with her teammates. All the underclassmen gave Johnson a hug and let her know that she will be missed. At the time,
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Favorite board game: Sorry
Guilty pleasure: “Listening to super popular music.”
Biggest pet peeve: “When people are on their cell phones all the time.”
Are you superstitious? “A little bit. Before every game, I have to do a form of meditation. I have to, or else I feel like we are going to lose.”
Celebrity crush: James Dean
Dinner with anyone in history: Rosa Parks
Spirit animal: “I did a quiz on this and I guess I’m a dragon.”
Dream car:Ferrari F12
Dream vacation: “Any beach. Hawaii, Fiji or the Bahamas.”
How many pairs of shoes do you own? “Two. I hate shoes.”
Favorite subject in school: Science
If you could give your freshman self advice, what would it be? “Surround yourself with people who are more about school, rather than going out to parties. Focus on school more than fitting in.”
Which teammate would you roadtrip with? “Rowan Perry, because we have so much in common and she makes me laugh.”
Favorite thing you’ve dressed up as for Halloween: “I was ninja one year, so that was pretty

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