Personal Statement To Pursue High School

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In order to accomplish my achievement I set goals at a early age, plant to finish high school, attended Athens City Schools and had awesome school teachers to help me along the way. Goals I set at an early age was to be different from my family and by being different I wouldn't let my family history determine me not being successful and getting in the way of my school work. Before entering my freshman year i had a plan and that plan was to finish high school no matter what trials I might have during my school years. I also had many good teachers that took time out of their day to help me when need, made sure I was on the right track and whatever problems I had they encourage me to never give up. Also, I will be entering my 4th year of varsity

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