Personal Narrative: My Italian Heritage

My Italian heritage has given me a sense of who my family is as well as who I am. I have learned about my ancestors from my grandfather, who has told me numerous detailed stories about the hardships that he encountered throughout his life as well as those who came before him. The stories that have been told me allow me to better connection to my ancestors. My grandfather once told me the story of how his family arrived in the U.S. and the numerous adversities that followed them afterwards. He also told me stories about growing up in Pittsburg and about how he was required to work as a young child and teenager. The stories that have been told to me allow me to have insight on just how difficult life was for my ancestors and by knowing about …show more content…
I am actively involved in numerous school organizations including the National Honors Society, ASL (Academic Sports League), the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Program) Academy, TEAMS (Test of Engineering, Aptitude, Math, and Sciences), and the Wall of Achievement Committee. I also take advanced courses at my high school and attend college classes through Gannon University twice a week. I am also an active member in my community and church. I work alongside the community Parks and Rec Committee to improve the community through several of the organizations community betterment functions. Along with my community service, I am a Sunday school teacher at St. Teresa of Avila Catholic Church, I worked in the church office for three years before becoming a Sunday school teacher. I also volunteer to work at my church's card parties and other annual functions. On top of juggling my family life, academics, after school actives, community, and church service, I also work at a local McDonalds. I am a crew trainer at there and work around twenty-six hours a week. I greatly enjoy my job at McDonalds, however, I am going to be attending Robert Morris University in the Fall to pursue a career in