Essay Questions

What is your most memorable childhood experience?My family would always go to the local 4th of July Festival in the park down the street from us. Every fall, we would go and pick apples and ride hayrides in the crisp air.
What immediate family member do you closely identify with and why?I identify closest with my dad because he is the leader of his friend groups. He looks to help people who need it. He uses his hands to make the solutions to his problems.
What character traits do you admire in an individual?I admire honesty, high motivation, and loyalty.
What is the funniest thing ever to happen to you?At my 13th birthday party my friends all ate a habanero pepper, and everyone ran around and scooped milk out of a jug to cool the burn. Some had to shove cake into their mouths and the chaos continued. To top it all off there was water balloon fight and everyone was crying because the pepper was then in their eyes.
If time and money were not an issue, where would you travel and why?I would travel to Switzerland. I find the mountain background to be an inviting and gorgeous winter dreamscape. I’d also like to experience their fantastic cuisine.
When and if you ever have children, what would you like to pass on to them?I want to pass on my intelligence, my athleticism, and my ability to lead others. I hope to show them that we all need help, and our gifts give us a duty to help others.