Essay On When I Came To Woodlyne

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When I first came to Woodlynde, I almost had a heart attack during assemble anticipating my birthday being announced. But now here I am in front of all these people telling my story. Before I came to Woodlynde, I was a below average student and I only found enjoyment in playing sports. My grades were suffering in my previous schools which made it difficult for me to continue to follow my passion for sports. However, once I came to Woodlynde, that all changed. I first tried playing lacrosse when I was in elementary school when I joined my area youth league. I went to the practices and played some games, but I was pretty bad so I didn’t enjoy it very much. The other kids in the league were basically born with a lacrosse stick in their hand, so …show more content…

But I gave up. I don’t like to dwell in the past. Because the past happened, and there is no way to change that unless someone invents a time machine. My middle school lacrosse career wasn’t the best either, so once again I gave up. Then I came to Woodlynde and I gave lacrosse another try. And this time, I didn’t give up. Before my first season at Woodlynde started I knew that I needed to work hard and practice so that I could be somewhat close to the level my teammates were on. My dad spent a lot of time helping me prepare for the season and developing my skills, and by the time the lacrosse season came, I felt confidant. When I started playing with the team, I was caught off guard. I expected everyone to be playing like the kids from LaSalle and Conestoga. But I was definitely not disappointed by this. This would truly give me an opportunity to showcase my hard work and to become a leader instead of sitting on the bench watching. Having all of my teammates be close to my skill level and not years ahead of me really built up my confidence. And by the end of the season, I was having the most fun I had ever

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