With my partying, low grades, and all out disrespect I was driving my parents insane and they were taking it out on each other. ... By the time the students and faculty were let back into the school my friends and i were already being called to the principles office. ... We hung out all the time and, finally she asked me if i wanted to go to church with her one Sunday. ... As Icontinued to go to Sunday mass and youth group each week, my life started to turn around. ... I look back at all the things Iave encountered and think about how Iwouldn't change any of it. ...

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• Grade Level: High School

When I was six years old, he used to take me up to our old church to clean it every Friday night, and he drove his white 1978 Chrysler Newport we called "The Boat" because it would cut off at random times, and he would let it roll until it started back up; just like the sail of a boat catching the wind. ... Every Sunday I woke up to the smell of sweet rolls, biscuits, eggs with garlic seasoning and the sound of bacon frying in the pan. ... People called him "The Neighborhood Fix-it Man" but it made him realize that people took advantage of him and never appreciated his work...

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It was a beautiful Sunday in June, not quite yet summer because it was still considered spring at the time. ... It became a tradition to wear a long, white dress instead of the customary cap and gown when the school was first established back in 1961. ... I feel that I couldn't have made it without their help, because there were times that I fell and couldn't get back on my feet, but they pushed me and encouraged me. ... It felt like a ticket for a train or plane taking me onto the next chapter in my life. ...

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He would leave Sunday afternoon, gone for the whole Monday, back Tuesday in the evening to shower and eat, then leaves Tuesday night for Los Angeles again. ... My role as the oldest took the responsibility of taking care of my younger siblings. ... For those who are selfish and are ungrateful should really sit back and think how blessed they are to be more fortunate than others. ...

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Then, I have yet to come back to my room and begin to study and concentrate through all of the distractions in a college dorm. ... I sat in the Ritter library on a Sunday night and reviewed notes on the history of life for a grueling 6 hours, and in return expected to earn a good grade from this. ... I felt a great deal of disappointment come over me as I walked back to my chair. ... I look back when I was attending ** High School, taking honors and Advanced Placement classes my Junior and senior year in high school. ...

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• Grade Level: High School