Application Essay 2nd Draft

Cassie Lyne
English11 A112
10/11/09
Project2: Application Essay
2nd Draft

Prompt: Write a narrative about your life. This should include information about your accomplishments, family, educational expierence, and outside activities. Be creative rather than philisophic. Rememeber you are writing for a reader who knows nothing about your background.

I was standing just behind Mr. Howeyack, the announcer of the 2008 graduates of Diman Regional Vocational Technical High School. The next name out of his mouth was mine; "Cassie Ann Lyne" he announced finally. I could hear my classmates, and family cheering as I walked across the stage to receive my high school diploma. I paused so the photographer could snap a picture and was rushed along so they could continue and call the next student. As I was left the stage I remember thinking that this is the end, the end of one chapter in my life but the begining of another.

Graduating from high school was a significant accomplishment made in my life. Moving forward and going to Community College was also in my opinion another significant accomplishment not mention a huge change from high school. I have learned that accomplishments are almost like stepping stones in the path of my life because they all play an important role in getting my to my ultimate career goal. Simple accomplishments like winning a cheerleading competition along with my team, or even getting a perfect score on a test or quiz have also had an impact because they have all brought me to where I am today.

Family is a very important part of my life. I have a large family. I live with my Mother, Stepfather, and little sister who will soon turn 6. My grandparents, who I am very close to live in the in law apartment attached to my house. My father hasn’t always been a huge part of my life but I can’t say he doesn’t make an effort. I am closest to my grandfather, more than my mother or father. He has always been there for me to encourage me, and remind me to be the best I can be. I would say he is somebody I look up too, and can always go to for advice.

Throughout my education I would say I have been somewhat indecisive. During senior year in high school while everyone was filling out college applications I was focusing on my hair, cheerleading, and boys. I knew I wanted to go to college I just had no idea what for, or where I wanted to go. Later it was too late for me to apply to any other schools, and I ended up at my local community college. I have recently realized this was a good decision for me because it gives me these two years to figure out what I really want to do. I suppose you could say I am still somewhat indecisive however I am definitely more focused. I am now in the business transfer program which means after my two years at community college I transfer to a four year college to finish my last two years focusing on a certain business major like accounting, or marketing.

Other than school I have a part time job at Sky Lounge witch is a restaurant until about 11p.m then late night turns into more of a club/ lounge. My experience working there has allowed me to meet new people who have different perspectives of life because most of them are older than me. I have also always been really into cheerleading. It started when i was about 8 up until last year I was on an All Star Team. Now I unfortunately can no longer cheer myself, so I have taken the responsibility of assistant coaching a Pop Warner cheerleading squad of girls ranging from 11 to 15 years of age.

Throughout my life; my experiences, my accomplishments, my family, and my outside activities, all of these things have formed me into the person I am today. I believe the same is true for everyone through time the best experiences, and the worst make you who you are. When you make mistakes always know you can learn from them. I would like to finish by saying I think my life experiences so far have made me a well rounded person. I believe I am easy to get along and work with. I am more focused on my goals, and responsibilities. I have most of my priorities straight but I know I am still learning.