Essay
Question: Imagine that you have the opportunity to travel back through time. At what point in history would you like to stop and why?
Supposing I had the chance to go back in history it will have to be when John F. Kennedy was alive. President Kennedy accomplished a lot and one thing that separates him from the other presidents it’s his dedication to fighting for the Civil Rights Act. While his time alive he did everything in his power to get the most votes in order to stop racial issues. President Kennedy focused on the public, he cared for the people and did not believe in discrimination and indeed, believed in equality. Furthermore, he is more different than Nixon, Obama, or Bush he was the whole reason NASA went to the moon.
I choose to travel back in time to the time when President Kennedy was alive because he really did change a lot in America. Although Kennedy wasn’t alive to see the astronauts walk the moon, but he is the main reason the United States got to the moon. The first moon landing was one of those things that only happen once in a lifetime and that in my opinion is a huge impact in history. Not only that, he was the first catholic president in the history of presidents. As of the moment no other President has done a lot, for example, Nixon all he brought was scandal and troubles, and with this year’s President, he just leaves you speechless.
Overall the time that John F. Kennedy was alive is the time period I will like to travel back to. Kennedy has accomplished so many first like the first man on the moon, first catholic president, prevent nuclear Armageddon, and also have an impact on the civil rights act. Indeed, John F. Kennedy was assassinated but his legacy will always live on, and that why I will travel back to the time he was president.
About Gilbert
- Tell us about yourself.
I’m a funny, determined, and perseverant student who works hard to achieve his goals. I look forward to graduating and pursuing my dream of attending the University of Houston to study elementary education. I’m the kind of student who doesn’t give up, and never takes no for an answer. I always try to see the good in everything. In my spare time I really enjoy visiting new places and spending time with my Apollo News family in my school.
- What has been your best experience in school?
Over the 4 years that I have been in high school I have overcome my shyness and stepped out of my comfort zone to experience so many new opportunities from traveling for debate tournaments to directing and producing football games for my school district. I’ve been honored as a scholar at a 5 star restaurant in our city of Houston – La Griglia; this is one of my memorable experiences that I will never forget. High school has really changed me in ways I never thought were possible that I can use in the future.
- What influenced your choice in major?
I have always been amazed by all the hard work my teachers have done to be great in their profession.
Teaching has not always been my first major made but, throughout high school I knew that I wanted to be a teacher when I saw all the things my teachers done to make me a better student. I grew attached to my teachers and they grew attached to me as well. Indeed, I know that I want to be a teacher when I graduate because of the teachers in my high school and also there influences in making a difference in the world such as teaching the generations to come.
- How do you envision yourself in 5 years?
I envision myself in 5 years teaching in elementary school and doing an excellent job with my students. I will have purchased my first car and home. I will be financially stable with money in the bank. Furthermore, I see myself helping the people in my community by showing them the path to success.
Regardless of what happens I know that I will become a teacher and accomplish all my goals.
- What do you hope to learn from your school experience?
I’m happy to announce that I have been accepted to the University of Houston, and I can’t wait to experience college. I know that it will be hard but that will not stop me from obtaining my Bachelor’s Degree. The fun and excitement that new adventures bring is high on my list of priorities for my college journey. College will also give me the skills needed to succeed in life no matter the situation I face.
- What extracurricular activities do you enjoy?
The majority of my time in school I spend with my broadcasting class – the Apollo News. Since my sophomore year I have been part of the news team and I have learned so much from directing, editing, and anchoring as well. The Apollo News team is one of the extracurricular activities that have really changed my life. I have also been part of the debate team and I have learned so much from being part of that. I never thought I would be talking in front of a crowd, or even in front of a camera but I’m proud of everything I have done in high school and I don’t regret anything at all because now I’m a better person both physically and mentally.
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