With each step taken, choice made, and tear shed, I have surprised myself throughout my high school career. For example, about four years ago, I unexpectedly made the decision to join the Ecology Club in my high school. Life had just begun as a ninth-grader, and I was determined to join as many clubs and organizations as humanly possible. This dream, however, almost did not suffice because of my limited time and love for service. At first, the Ecology Club was alarming due to the requirement of twenty-five environmental service hours a semester and attendance to each activity. However, I quickly found a club that I could call a “safe haven” due to the inexplicable friendliness and good will shown to me by both new and old members. Before long,
