Personal Narrative: Who I Am Today

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The child version of me would probably never have thought I would be where I am today. I was painfully shy as a kid, and would have never thought I would be the leader I am today. Surprisingly, I hold some sort of leadership position in all the things I am involved in. I’m involved in band, Renaissance Club, and Art Club. I never thought I would be the center snare and section leader on my drumline, but what it came down to was the other people on drumline believed I was the best fit for the position. I didn’t necessarily want the position, but it has turned out to be the best thing to have happened. I try to inspire the other drummers to not only be the best they can be, but to also keep up the standards our drum line has held for

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