Personal Narrative: Jerral

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Much like Jerral, I grew up with parents who too were entrepreneurs of a small town business. Their leadership and management skills rubbed off on me and taught me great work ethic and leadership skills. In high school, I perused different avenues that lead to me becoming more involved in my school and community. I became head of the prom comity along with student body president, hoping to make a difference. I couldn't think of anything better than having the roll as a leader in my school, until I began to wear out. Unfortunately, with every high there comes a momentary low. Jerral's low happened to be a rough game in his football career, where as my low was not being able handle the constant criticism and pressure high school produces. One

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