Everything just seemed so much harder during football season, and when football is over, everything seems to get so much easier. ... I remember this one time during the season, we had homecoming that week. ... I can't recall of all the times that we were categorized. ... All he said was, "don't worry about it, its none of your concern". ... He wasn't big at all, but still, there is no reason a man can't look at another man in the face while your being questioned. ...

• Word Count: 1030
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: High School

Everyone thinks of football as the "tough man" sport. ... Not one person is alone out there on the field or court and has to do all of the work himself/herself. ... Teamwork is extremely important if the team wishes to have a successful season. ... A basketball player does not need all of this protective gear. ... The game will keep one's attention and have one sitting on the edge of his/her seat, but what people do not realize is that all sports, in some way or another, have similarities and differences. ...

• Word Count: 659
• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: High School

I honor all of these traits. The traits that encompass the bear claw all attribute to the young man that I am. ... I have been touched by volunteering with the homeless community during the holiday season and am also active with Habitat for Humanity where I assist in building homes and providing shelter for those that are less fortunate than I during mu summer vacation. ... It is crucial that as a team we all look out for one another. ...

• Word Count: 616
• Approx Pages: 2
• Grade Level: High School

In middle school, we went through the phase that all preteens go through when they believe for a while that they hate their siblings. ... I knew in my heart that he needed to move on and grow into the man he is supposed to be. ... He introduced me to his roommate, an all-state golfer, and showed me around his Honor's dorm that was freshly set up and organized. It was funny to see his bed was made, which was a rare occurrence, and all his clothes were still in the nice folds I prepared for him and neatly placed in the drawers given to him by the school. ... Emory and Henry football season ...

• Word Count: 852
• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: High School