Woodrow Wilson's Basketball Program

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I am most proud of participating in Woodrow Wilson's basketball program. Being in the basketball program helped me cope with personal issues. Basketball taught me not to give up when things are not going my way. Being apart of Woodrow Wilson's basketball team helped me grow a bond with people that will never be broken. I am proud to be apart of Woodrow Wilson's basketball team because my coach taught me a lesson that no other man has taught me in my life. My coach taught me how to be a man. He taught me that sometimes you have to sacrifice things for the people you love. My coach taught me to strive for excellence and if excellence is not reached then to try again.

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