Michael Gray
English 11/12 – 2
Reflective Essay
1994 was definitely the most eventful year of my life. I had many fun times and I had many tough times. I also made some crucial decisions about my life and made some friendships that will last a lifetime.
The year started out tough for me. I was at Brighton High School, sitting in one of my classes and hating every minute of it. Basketball was in full swing, but I felt that basketball was just as bad as school because they were both boring and tedious. My teachers and coach had no respect for me or anyone else. Communication with them was tough.
God had already started to bless my life because at about the same time a new family had joined my church, and I would become great friends with them. The Zimmermans — Denny, Linda, Kristen, Bethany, and Amber — had moved from Illinois to Utah because of a job transfer. On the second Sunday that they came to our church, our families went to lunch. From then on, our friendship has grown more and more. Last year wouldn’t have been the same without them.
Last summer, I also attended the FCA basketball camp in Flagstaff, Arizona, where I met a number of different basketball players from around the West. I also met Dave Bliss, the head basketball coach for the University of New Mexico. I went there with my three friends Gavin, Dave, and Jason. We all had a great time, and it was especially good for Jason who got saved while he was out there with us.
Half way through the summer, I was faced with a dilemma. I had to choose whether to attend Brighton High School for a second year even though I hated it or to leave my friends and go to Intermountain Christian High School. I had been thinking about the change most of the summer and finally decided that the move was in my best interest and that I should go to ICS. I feel that I made a good choice because this year has possibly been the best one of my life. I am actually enjoying school, playing basketball, and being with my new friends.
This past year was filled with many exciting events and was piled with special memories. Though there were some tough times, the good times are what brought me through. I will never forget them.
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Grade: 185/200 A-
Mrs. Meadows’ Comments: “no title sheet”
Peer Editors: Chatty, Josh, Jason W., Jessy J.
Adult Editor: Dalice Heiser
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