Throughout my life, there has been many people who left a large impact on me, from teachers and coaches to parents and siblings. However, one person in particular stands out: my childhood best friend, Lillie Collins. Lillie and I first met in kindergarten at Lexington Elementary. I believe I ran up to her and said, “hey, let’s be friends!” Though we were friends in kindergarten and first grade, we did not become close until second grade. From that year on, we were inseparable. Lillie and I went everywhere together and we frequently told others we were twin sisters. One summer, she practically lived at my house. We drifted apart for a period of time in middle school because we had no classes together. However, in eighth grade I convinced Lillie
