Personal Narrative: The Boys And Girls Club

The Boys and Girls Club, has brought so many opportunities into my life that have shaped me into the strong, hard working, role model I am today. At my club, I enjoy the luxury of the teen side with my friends, and participate in many leadership programs, such as Torch Club and now Keystone. I set an example for those looking up to me, and have even gotten the chance to mentor younger kids/help out my community by donating to numerous homeless shelters, and going to the accompany the seniors at senior homes. My actions haven’t always seemed to be one of a leader's, and my life at the club hasn’t always been so wonderful either. When I first started at the club, I realized that there were many groups of people. My attention was soon caught by one of the groups who were considered, “popular”, and I began to follow them, wanting to fit in with people whom I could barely relate to. I had always blamed myself for maybe not be pretty or funny enough to actually fit in with them, but I also knew that I was wrong. Wrong for changing myself for people I followed around, and not lead a path of success with. I never really took the initiative to distance myself from them until I joined Torch Club, which taught me the true aspect ects of being a leader. Mr. Jay, Mrs. …show more content…
Adjusting to the never ending amount of homework given, or finding the right people to hang out with, are some of the many stresses and struggles, middle school can give you. The club has released a large amount of that stress, and Ms. Jessica has definitely helped me with so many things, my homework being one of them. I remember spending almost all of my time in the power hour room, but giving a new definition to the hour part of it. I would usually stay in there until I had to go home, or she eventually had to kick me