My Experience At The Age Of 17 - 885 Words

As I closed my eyes I felt the chill of the mud splattered on me. It was raining out and I was afraid that all my hard work had gone out the window. It was one of the first practices, that were much needed, in order to get the team educated on the game of soccer. I stood in a worn out men’s soccer uniform discouraged and frustrated. As I opened my eyes, I watched as several different girls started sliding face first through the puddles of mud. They were determined laughing and talking together. They embraced what the environment had bestowed upon us, and took the time to get to know each other. This mud had brought such a diverse group of girls together. In that moment, I felt the change with every gust of wind. There were 20 girls with a common goal and a love for the game, all from a diverse background brought together. But at this moment of frustration they all came together to enjoy life. At the age of 17, I had started a movement of change. Perhaps at that time I did not realize the magnitude of what I had started. I was able to put in place a girls’ soccer team, with no funding from the school and completely on my own. This in itself is an achievement and has allowed girls to still play on an all girls soccer team until this day. However, was it more to it than this? Did I do more than start a program? This was a diverse group of girls with a variety of different life experiences that came together for a common love of the game. Comradery, education, and exposureShow MoreRelatedThe Institute Of Museum And Library Services1490 Words   |  6 Pagesprovides federal support for the nation’s 123,000 libraries and 35,000 museums. The IMLS motto is Reimagine. In my own words establishing a museum and library in today’s 21s century of technology and digital resources would be the new â€Å"REIMAGE†. The research and evaluation of this program targets each state museum and library needs and what they have to offer to the community. 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