Identity

When I was little, my family and I went to visit our extended family in California. While we were there, my aunt read us the first and second books in the Harry Potter series. I was hooked immediately. Since then, Harry Potter has been an integral part of my life, shaping my personality and beliefs. I've read the Harry Potter series over 25 times, and this series inspired me to pursue my interest in reading. Harry Potter has been a dominant presence in my life. Harry Potter, however, is much more than a source of entertainment or merely another book to read. Despite the magical qualities of its world, I realize that the characters help me navigate my own life. The unique story lines and individual attributes of each character taught me much about others and myself.

 

I've heard that you become most like the three people you spend the most time with; luckily, my friends are people that I strive to be more like, as their dedication, generosity, compassion, intelligence, and support have inspired me. My Mount sisters, my friends from grade school, and my childhood best friend have all shown me what it is to be a friend. 

The Campanile has been my primary activity at Mount for the past three years, and through my participation on the newspaper, I have learned so much about myself, including my skills and my abilities. Most importantly, I've learned how to balance hard work with fun. The Campanile is my favorite extracurricular activity not only because it has enriched my love of the English language and of grammar, but also because the countless hours put into each paper have allowed me to develop pride in my work. Because The Campanile staff spends so much time working on the paper together, many of the newspaper girls become intimate friends. During my past three years in The Campanile, I have created innumerable memories. I cherish the moments that my fellow Campanile members and I spend in the newspaper office, a tiny room adjoined to our moderator's classroom that has become my favorite place in the school. Although The Campanile requires long hours and hard work, the people and the finished product make all of my efforts worthwhile.