Transcript of Wild card
- 1. MY STEPS TOWARDSMATURITYKourtney Lynn Doherty Through The
Years
- 2. This PowerPoint is a collection of pictures thatcapture
particular events in my life. I believethat we mature by learning
new things about ourselves, and by acquiring knowledge through
experience. The events mentioned inthis PowerPoint have all helped
me reach newlevels of maturity.
- 3. The time period between birth and sixth grade, for me, was
not as mucha period of learning insightful things about life, but
rather a period of learning the basics of life.THE EARLY YEARS
- 4. NINE MONTHSObviously, every journey has a beginning. This
picture represents thebeginning of my journeyto maturity.
- 5. PRE- SCHOOLThis is a picture of me showingoff my costume for
a Halloween party. By this point in my life Ihave learned manners,
how totest my parents buttons, how toact like a Disney princess,
andhow to get my grandparents tospoil me.
- 6. ELEMENTARY SCHOOLThis is a picture of me playingeducational
games on thecomputer. By this point in my life Ihave learned how to
read and write, make friends, tie my shoes, compete with others for
grades, and run around theplayground for hours without becoming
tired.
- 7. MIDDLE SCHOOLThis is a picture of my first day of
sixthgrade. Yes, having a bright orange rolling book bag used to be
the coolthing to do. By this time in my life Ihave learned how to
adjust to new settings, walk to the bus stop by myself, take
responsibility for myactions, act like a young lady, andrealize
boys dont have cooties anymore.
- 8. High school was the time in my life that I matured the most.
Each of the followingevents and activities helped me learn valuable
lessons that I will cherish for the restof my life. The next set of
pictures is a combination of experiences and people thathelped make
me into the person I am today.THE HIGH SCHOOLYEARS
- 9. GWINNETT STUDENTLEADERSHIP TEAMGwinnett Student Leadership
Team(GSLT) was, by far, the bestorganization I had the privilege
ofbeing a part of in high school. I waschosen as one of three
students torepresent my school. GSLT taughtme a lot about becoming
aperson other people want tofollow and how to applyleadership
techniques to everyaspectof my life. Being a leader, I learned, is
much more than being able to putPresident or CEO at the top of your
resume, it is about being a genuineperson who is passionate about
the work you are doing and compassionatewith who you are doing it
with.
- 10. LACROSSEBeing on the Varsity Lacrosse teamfor three years
taught me a lot about working with others. My team wascomposed of
people who had many different personalities andbackgrounds. I
learned how to use constructive criticism, how to address conflict,
and how to be a part of a team.
- 11. CLUBS & ACTIVITIESI was president of just about every
club I was apart of, which involved a lot of hard work andeffort. I
learned how to be open to new ideas, how important punctuality is,
and how to compromise. One of my biggest accomplishments was
leading a canned food drive titled Tackle Hunger. After many hours
of preparation and phone calls, my drive was the most successful
canned food drive my school has ever had. I learned that when you
work hard to accomplish something, it is so rewarding to see it
fall together successfully.
- 12. Catholic Heart Work CampEvery summer for the past five
years Ihave attended Catholic Heart Work Camp(CHWC), which has been
one of the mostrewarding experiences during my highschool career.
CHWC is a summer campthat takes place at different locationsacross
the United States. Teenagersspend one week during the
summerpainting homes, planting gardens, andproviding company for
those that are lessfortunate. I have been touched by all of
theresidents that I have been able to help.
- 13. CATHOLIC HEART WORK CAMP (CONTINUED)This past summer for
CHWC I went to Billings, Montana. My groupsresident was named
Nellie and she changed our lives forever. We had to paint the fence
around her barn, paint her shed, clean her yard, andorganize the
inside of her house. She was more grateful than any resident I had
ever helped before. At the end of the week, CHWC invited
theresidents to attend our nightly program to thank their work
groups for theirservice. The following is a video of Nellies
message to us. CHWC RESIDENT NIGHT
- 14. GRADUATIONThis is a picture from my high school graduation.
I considered myself tobe very successful in high school. I
accomplished everything that I setmy mind to, and I also learned a
lotthrough my experiences. By the endof senior year, I was mature
andready to handle the responsibilities of college.
- 15. "Dont waste your life in doubts and fears: spend yourself
on the workbefore you, well assured that the right performance of
this hours duties will be the best preparation for the hours or
ages that follow it." -Ralph Waldo EmersonCOLLEGE