Essay Questions

What is your most memorable childhood experience?Spending summers with my grandparents at their lake house. My grandmother took us water skiing every morning before breakfast and we would be horseback riding every evening with my grandfather.
What immediate family member do you closely identify with and why?Father. I am his double in every way - physical characteristics, temperament, desire to suceed and the same likes/dislikes. It is safe to say that my father has had a huge influence on my life and I can only hope to emulate his life.
What character traits do you admire in an individual?Honesty, kindness, reliability, respect for others, sense of humor.
What is the funniest thing ever to happen to you?I played baseball in college and pranks were played all the time. The first day of practice as freshmen, the seniors put menthol ointment in all the freshmen's jock straps. We also received a "hot foot" the first week. Others I can't mention.
If time and money were not an issue, where would you travel and why?Middle East. To see the land and sights mentioned in biblical times. It would be very interesting to see where Christ and the apostles walked.
When and if you ever have children, what would you like to pass on to them?The value system my parents passed to me.