All Nonfiction
- Bullying
- Books
- Academic
- Author Interviews
- Celebrity interviews
- College Articles
- College Essays
- Educator of the Year
- Heroes
- Interviews
- Memoir
- Personal Experience
- Sports
- Travel & Culture
All Opinions
- Bullying
- Current Events / Politics
- Discrimination
- Drugs / Alcohol / Smoking
- Entertainment / Celebrities
- Environment
- Love / Relationships
- Movies / Music / TV
- Pop Culture / Trends
- School / College
- Social Issues / Civics
- Spirituality / Religion
- Sports / Hobbies
All Hot Topics
- Bullying
- Community Service
- Environment
- Health
- Letters to the Editor
- Pride & Prejudice
- What Matters
- Back
Summer Guide
- Program Links
- Program Reviews
- Back
College Guide
- College Links
- College Reviews
- College Essays
- College Articles
- Back
Foundations
I am from a family of math,
born to an accountant and an engineer.
European blood is pumped 70 times per minute through my body
and blue eyes rest in my skull.
I am from a family of five.
Dad, Mom, Jackson, Riley, and Me
Two pets.
A dog and a cat.
I am from a white house on Blue Spruce Circle.
A backyard vast enough to hit golf balls.
A driveway shaped like a snake.
where visitors back up into the berry tree branches.
I am from the strict halls of Swallow Elementary
where Mrs. Hagenow’s assignments prepared us for high school.
Intimidating teachers provoked us to succeed
like Mr. Destache and his booming voice.
I am from an silly, smart, and stressful group of friends.
I witnessed a foolish prank being pulled on Ms. Kush.
I heard of a student in seventh grade that should’ve been in second.
I had vinegar squirted in my eye by a friend I have today.
I am from a grade of jeopardous students
where I watched a wall break and listened to a sink shatter.
Bones fractured and tears rolled down faces
because of the failed stunts on the playground.
I am from a past of unique people.
They have taught me which direction to take in life.
They have showed me how to have a superior time on this earth.
I am from a formidable foundation.
Similar Articles
JOIN THE DISCUSSION
This article has 0 comments.