Application Essay Draft

Cassie Lyne
English11 A112
10/2/2009
Project2: Application Essay
Draft


I was standing just behind Mr. Howeyack, the announcer of the 2008 graduates of Diman Regional Vocational Technical High School. Finally the next name out of his mouth was me; Cassie Ann Lyne. I can hear my class, and family cheering as I walk across stage to receive my high school diploma from the Superintendent of Schools wait for the photographer to snap a picture and move along so they can call the next graduate. As I was leaving the stage and moving the tassel on my cap to the other side it occurred to me that it was the end, the end of one chapter in my life and the beginning of the next.

Graduating high school was a significant accomplishment made in my life. Simple accomplishments like winning a cheerleading competition along with my squad, or even getting a perfect score on a test or quiz have also had an impact but some more than others.

I have a large family. I live with my Mother, Stepfather, and little sister who will soon turn 6. My grandparents 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.

Throughout my education I guess you could say I am somewhat indecisive throughout high school when 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 wanted 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.
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. I have also always been into cheerleading so not being able to cheer myself 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 think I am easy to get along or 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.