Track and Field Star

Last winter my English teacher in Germany asked me what I wanted to do when I was older. After I gave it some thought, I told him that I wanted to pursue a career in the USA. So I decided to take some action. I discussed it over with my family and they guaranteed me their full support.

With a determined state of mind. I picked up the phone and, after various amounts of telephone calls overseas, friends of my parents asked me to visit them during my Easter vacation. They told me that they knew someone who was very educated about the American school system and could offer me help and guidance regarding my new future plans.

So they introduced me to Mr. Allen Edwards, president of the Educators Basketball Association. He then advised me to graduate from an American high school first because this would give me a better basis to go further onto and American college. Back then, I was very lucky to find out that Mr. Edwards was the Coach of the Girls Varsity team of a private preparatory school, called the Newport School, that would perfectly fit my needs.

Mr. Edwards was able to not only help me obtain my visa for the USA, but also to help me get a spot in this school. Here at Newport I receive more undivided attention and support for my future college plans I would never have received if I stayed in Germany.

I feel very blessed because this is the best opportunity I could get and furthermore it can be regarded as a great stepping-stone in my life.

I now not only can take AP courses and follow my educational objectives, as well as help in the community, but I can also keep on running track which is a great hobby of mine. This all helps me to broaden my horizon, learn, understand, and get more and more familiar with the American culture, society and its people.

I really appreciate the chance that was offered to me and it is truly in my greatest interest to make the best out of it. THANK YOU MR. EDWARDS!

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