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Essay by: Aubrey Waage 

Roseau Community School

Mrs. Didrikson, Advanced English 11

Growing up I always wanted to be like my older sister, Billie. In my younger years, I used to go and watch her play basketball and volleyball every game she had. From the very first time I watched her play volleyball is what motivated me to play, and volleyball has been a huge part of my life ever since.

Still playing volleyball to this day has resulted in many happy, tearful, and motivational moments. Volleyball shows me that I am capable of doing things that I didn't think I could do. There is so much m...