sokal393
Nov 14, 2010
Undergraduate / "the continual guidance of these virtues" - FSU - "Vires, Artes, Mores" [4]
I'm sorry this took so long! I used one of my other essays and tried to fit it in with Florida State's topic. I feel like its more unique this way. Let me know what you think now and if this works better, or if i should try to fix up the 1st one instead...
My heart races. Adrenaline pumps through my body. I can't stand still. My thirteen years of hard work and vigorous hours in the cheerleading gym will finally pay off. In seconds, I will pass through the fog, see the flashing lights, and hear the overwhelming chanting of the over-packed crowd as I run onto the United States All Star Federation's Cheerleading Worlds competition stage in Disney World. In a moment, I will reveal to international spectators what I've worked almost my whole life to achieve - being part of the number one cheerleading team in the world. Cameras flash, and TV cameras begin to roll, as my teammates and I stampede onto the mat. Suddenly, our music blasts through the speakers and I fall into an ineffable focus. Energy bursts through my body as I showcase my most challenging skills to millions of viewers. Two minutes and thirty seconds later, exhausted, our routine is over. My teammates and I congratulate each other for hitting a near perfect routine, and gather together off the mat to watch our fellow competitors.
Ever since I was four years old, my life has been consumed with training multiple days a week, for no less than two hours a night, over an hour away from my house. Growing up in this sport, I have been able to embrace the Latin word "Vires" everyday. My lifestyle choice as an all-star cheerleader has required not only physical muscle, but moral and intellectual strength as well. Balancing life as both an athlete and a student has taught me to become a very organized person, and has helped me foster a deep sense of commitment to not only my school work, but to whatever I set my mind upon as well. Although I am a competitive person and have won many times, I have lost multiple times as well. However, my strong catholic background keeps me on track and has shown me the importance of showmanship.
As we wait for the results of the competition, I stepped through the golden gates of Disney's Wide World of Sports Complex. The brightly colored exotic uniforms worn by people from all over the world bombard my eyes, and a cacophony of different languages and dialects assaults my ears. Finally, after many years of waiting for this moment, every athlete came together for the awards to be announced. Sweats dripping down my face and my hands are shaking as the ceremony reaches the top 3. The announcer silences the crowd and states "The bronze World Championship medal goes to, South Jersey Storm!" My teammates and I spring up in excitement, hugging and congratulating each other. Even though we did not go home as number one, we are still ecstatic about all we have accomplished together as a family. As we listen to the names of the silver and gold teams, and I vow that next year will be our year, my heart races. Adrenaline pumps through my body. I can't sit still.
I'm sorry this took so long! I used one of my other essays and tried to fit it in with Florida State's topic. I feel like its more unique this way. Let me know what you think now and if this works better, or if i should try to fix up the 1st one instead...
My heart races. Adrenaline pumps through my body. I can't stand still. My thirteen years of hard work and vigorous hours in the cheerleading gym will finally pay off. In seconds, I will pass through the fog, see the flashing lights, and hear the overwhelming chanting of the over-packed crowd as I run onto the United States All Star Federation's Cheerleading Worlds competition stage in Disney World. In a moment, I will reveal to international spectators what I've worked almost my whole life to achieve - being part of the number one cheerleading team in the world. Cameras flash, and TV cameras begin to roll, as my teammates and I stampede onto the mat. Suddenly, our music blasts through the speakers and I fall into an ineffable focus. Energy bursts through my body as I showcase my most challenging skills to millions of viewers. Two minutes and thirty seconds later, exhausted, our routine is over. My teammates and I congratulate each other for hitting a near perfect routine, and gather together off the mat to watch our fellow competitors.
Ever since I was four years old, my life has been consumed with training multiple days a week, for no less than two hours a night, over an hour away from my house. Growing up in this sport, I have been able to embrace the Latin word "Vires" everyday. My lifestyle choice as an all-star cheerleader has required not only physical muscle, but moral and intellectual strength as well. Balancing life as both an athlete and a student has taught me to become a very organized person, and has helped me foster a deep sense of commitment to not only my school work, but to whatever I set my mind upon as well. Although I am a competitive person and have won many times, I have lost multiple times as well. However, my strong catholic background keeps me on track and has shown me the importance of showmanship.
As we wait for the results of the competition, I stepped through the golden gates of Disney's Wide World of Sports Complex. The brightly colored exotic uniforms worn by people from all over the world bombard my eyes, and a cacophony of different languages and dialects assaults my ears. Finally, after many years of waiting for this moment, every athlete came together for the awards to be announced. Sweats dripping down my face and my hands are shaking as the ceremony reaches the top 3. The announcer silences the crowd and states "The bronze World Championship medal goes to, South Jersey Storm!" My teammates and I spring up in excitement, hugging and congratulating each other. Even though we did not go home as number one, we are still ecstatic about all we have accomplished together as a family. As we listen to the names of the silver and gold teams, and I vow that next year will be our year, my heart races. Adrenaline pumps through my body. I can't sit still.