Fatigue seeped into every pore; my legs got heavier by the second. The sun beat down on my face; the mask weighed down on my head. Sweat soaked through my white pants, white socks, my ballestra. It drenched my white jersey, white shorts, my cleats. Moving up and down the strip, I tried to get a touch on his body. Running up and down the sideline, I tried to keep possession of the ball. Adrenaline pulsed through my veins, and...

I have led my class as class president for the past three consecutive years and it has undeniably been one of the most defining aspects of my high school experience. It has made me confront difficult situations, taught me the value of professionalism through my constant interactions with faculty and school management, and has helped hone my communication and social skills. In the past four years, the other class officers and I have helped raise more money than any other...

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