“Mariah, please report to Mr. Levine’s office for a meeting.” A weight dropped on my shoulders and I began to become very nervous. One by one we went into our assistant principle and athletic directors office. I slowly walked in and sat in the chair near his desk. He handed me a letter, which told me I was to represent girls’ soccer in the 2015 Tobacco Free ______. I felt immediate relief and excitement when he told me. I have always wanted an opportunity to join Voice and be apart of the athletes against tobacco. Three days later I attended the 2015 Tobacco Free Boone County Voice training session with eleven other athletes and got certified in ____. During the training session I learned about the harmful effects tobacco causes and how to
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I wrote “Voice to me means an opportunity to save a life by giving useful information to help strop the harmful effects of tobacco.” I was able to realize that even though I am still in high school adults, teenagers, and children will listen to what I have to say. Two days after my training session, I spoke to my high school soccer team about the harmful effects of tobacco. I initiated a discussion and answered all of the questions my teammates had. Three weeks later I was announced the winner of the Tobacco Free Boone County Voice program sports poster. I was selected from representatives throughout my community. The next day after I received the new I attended a press release and photo shoot for the poster. I read my essay to members of the community and answered a few questions about Voice. A few weeks ago I had my poster revealing and second press release. I had to go on the stage in front of the crowd and read my essay into the microphone. After that night I realized that I am no longer a child, but an adult. I am able to connect with citizens of all ages in my community, not just about tobacco, but everyday
I wrote “Voice to me means an opportunity to save a life by giving useful information to help strop the harmful effects of tobacco.” I was able to realize that even though I am still in high school adults, teenagers, and children will listen to what I have to say. Two days after my training session, I spoke to my high school soccer team about the harmful effects of tobacco. I initiated a discussion and answered all of the questions my teammates had. Three weeks later I was announced the winner of the Tobacco Free Boone County Voice program sports poster. I was selected from representatives throughout my community. The next day after I received the new I attended a press release and photo shoot for the poster. I read my essay to members of the community and answered a few questions about Voice. A few weeks ago I had my poster revealing and second press release. I had to go on the stage in front of the crowd and read my essay into the microphone. After that night I realized that I am no longer a child, but an adult. I am able to connect with citizens of all ages in my community, not just about tobacco, but everyday