Reflective Essay: Hunting In High School

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If I had the chance to turn back time, I would not do anything differently than what I have done before. All of the choices I have made up until now have made me the person I am today, and I could not be more happy and proud about how that has turned out. I have lived in Rimersburg my whole life, and I have always been familiar with the Rimersburg Rod and Gun Club as well as the activities it conducts. Out of all the activities the Rod and Gun Club is associated with, hunting is the sport I find most interesting and enjoyable. Hunting, however, has not been the only activity that has kept me busy throughout high school. I have also participated in numerous school activities, performed community service, and held a few leadership positions within these events. Although these activities have kept me very busy, I have always made time to focus on my school work and prepare to commit myself to a post-secondary education. From the time I was legal to do so, hunting has always been an …show more content…
In clubs and committees, I have been a part of Student Council for 2 years, Language Club for 2 years, Bible Club for 1 year, and Outdoor Club for 3 years. I am currently a part of the National Honor Society, Robotics Club, and Roundball Club. In sports, I have played golf for 2 years, baseball for 3 years, and basketball for 6 years. Out of these activities, I have held leadership positions in the Robotics Club and in basketball. In Robotics Club, I have been elected secretary for 1 year, and in basketball, I was voted team captain for 1 year as well. Also, I have served as vice president of my high school class for 1 year. During my time with the National Honor Society, I have performed several acts of community service. I have helped manage food drives and blood drives, promote cancer awareness and the dangers of drug and alcohol use, and assist with special festivals at Rimersburg Elementary

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