She was titled a Three-time World Cup Champion, and NPF Co-Pitcher of the year. Why did she decide to become a pitcher? What made her want to play softball? This essay will explain why she became a famous softball player.…
But, she is strong, she perseveres through whatever life throws at her. That is why I resonate with her, not because of specific actions, but because at the end of the day she is going to find a way to succeed. Whether…
Born into an underprivileged Puerto Rican family, José Rodriguez has overcome the seemingly impossible. Today is the seventh and final game of the Major League Baseball World Series featuring the Miami Marlins and the Los Angeles Dodgers. Due to an injury in the pitching rotation for the Dodgers, José Rodriguez has been called up from the minor leagues to pitch if he is needed. This is a very interesting decision by the Dodger’s coach, Dave Roberts. There is nothing more risky in baseball than possibly putting the fate of your long, grueling season in the hands of a rookie.…
It was her father who first got her interested in softball and pushed her throughout her high school career. All of his motivation and her hard work paid off when she was named Newcomer of the Year her freshman year and Offensive Player of the Year as a junior in high school. These accomplishments led her to where she is today, playing as a Lady Razorback for the University of Arkansas. She learned early in her career as a collegiate softball player that injuries can be detrimental to playing the sport she loved.…
What if nobody owned pit bulls and they became extinct? Tia Torres stands as a hero because she saves pit bulls, gives parolees second chances, and she has her own tv show. Tia Torres saves dogs. Mostly pit bulls.…
Excitement began when she became the youngest female track cyclist and the first female to represent Australia on the track to win Olympic Gold. “It was so exciting, I broke the World and Olympic record, riding a time of 33.952 seconds.” She travelled to many countries to represent Australia in…
Nobody thought that Selena Quintanilla could take the stage as the most popular Mexican American musician at the time, nonetheless that she could produce both english and spanish music and be as successful as she was. Against all odds she accomplished all of those things and more. She won awards, prizes, and the love of the people she sang for. Who could ask for more? Nobody could, not even Selena herself, she was content with all she had and was filled with happiness at the successfulness of her life.…
My Modern Hero “ My mission is to rescue. My hope is that one day I won't have to” I have chosen Tia Torres as my modern hero because of her determination and willingness to save those who need saving and help the misguided get back on track. Tia Torres famous not only because of her show Pitbulls and Parolees, or her rescue Villalobos but because of her love for misguided animals and people. Tia Torres came from a broken beginning, she lived with her stepmother who she always called mom and didn't have a father figure. Even in those times she still had the heart and strength to take in stray animals,whether it was a horse or a goat.…
Gabby Douglas has had a very successful gymnastics career, but most people only know about her major accomplishments in the 2012 Olympics. Most people do not know about her achievements in her early life, her junior career, or even her senior career as gymnast.…
Bernie Williams Retirement Speech The Pitcher throws the ball… Batter swings…. and the ball is gone! Those are the words that every little kid in Puerto Rico dreams to hear when they grow up.…
A wonderful inspiration and role model for today’s youth would be Gabrielle Douglas. Gabby Douglas at a young age was extremely talented with gymnastics, along with being enormously determined. While venturing into the world of gymnastics she trained constantly, no matter the obstacle. Gabby recovered from a variety of injuries and overcame financial obstacles in order to pursue her love for the game. After all of Gabby’s hardships and tough work, she finally achieved one of her life long goals of becoming a member of the U.S. woman’s gymnastic team in 2012.…
Mary MacKillop, Australia’s first saint is acknowledged as a significant figure in Australian history for her contribution towards the development of Catholic education and social welfare. She continues to prevail as an inspiration in society, having exhibited courage and compassion through her selfless actions toward those in need. Mary Helen MacKillop, also known as Saint Mary of the Cross was born on January 15, 1942 in Fitztroy, Victoria to Alexander MacKillop and Flora MacDonald. Her parents lived in Roybridge, Scotland prior to their emigration to Australia and married soon after their arrival in Melbourne. Mary was of Catholic denomination and was baptised on the 28th February, 1842 in the church of St Francis, Melbourne’s first Catholic…
She was in track and field and gotten she got a boyfriend and she was the one who went to school. She got herself a job so she could be with her friend better and be a family with her. She was the most successful out of the three, she got accepted to the University of California, Irvine and she got the idea from her professor because she was getting good grades and she did so many things. Her sister was so proud of her and he she was the one who actually did something.…
Simone Biles is perhaps the youngest successful African American in the world. Her stellar talent in gymnastics and dedication to the sport, have me in awe. The tireless preparation and determination, she exhibits are characteristics that I can only hope to embody as I work towards becoming a medical professional. After overcoming many early childhood hardships, Simone persevered to become a world renowned gymnast and inspires many to follow in her footsteps. At only 4 feet 9 inches tall, Simone Biles has a larger than life personality.…
Some people say that the good die young, and this was sadly the case with Selena Quintanilla. On April 16, 1971, Selena Quintanilla was born into a Mexican-American family in Texas. No one knew that on that day an icon was born. Selena would later grow into a strong, beautiful singer, songwriter, and business woman. She became the “Queen of Tejano Music”, set new standards in the music industry, and broke language and cultural barriers all before the age of 23.…