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Vermilion High School Sailor Personal Statement

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As my journey as a Vermilion High School Sailor comes to an end, I cannot help but to be excited to call myself a future Falcon by planning to further my education at Bowling Green State University in the fall of 2018. Through various years of participation in cheerleading, I believe that I have worked to embody the essence of what cheerleading is all about. At the age of 4, I began cheering in the youth program at the City of Vermilion Recreation Department and occasionally took classes at the Vermilion Family YMCA. For the past 6 years, I have been a member of the cheerleading programs at Sailorway Middle School and Vermilion High School. I am currently a three-time varsity letterman of the VHS basketball cheerleading squad, co-captain …show more content…

Emily Lezon was among the first of these individuals as I was an eighth grader and she was a Senior. Emily and the rest of these women set an example that I wished to follow. They were some of the first to show me the true meaning of responsibility, dedication, and a strong work ethic. Emily is the epitome of perseverance. As I grew older, my goal has been to act in a manner that would give other young girls an example to follow so that I could potentially be their role …show more content…

I have learned that I should not give up when a task seems too hard or undesirable. Cheerleading has taught me that in times like these, I need to try even harder to push myself to reach my goal. During my freshman year of high school, I suffered from a severe concussion that forced many struggles upon my daily life. Some of these struggles still persist today. However, I did not let this injury force me to miss cheering with my teammates on game days. A person’s true character shines when hard times arise and I believe that it is my character that sets me apart from others. My personal experience as a Vermilion High School student-athlete has taught me to move on, work harder the next time, and overcome - all with a smile on my

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