Essay Questions

What is your most memorable childhood experience?I would have to say that my most memorable childhood experience would have to be getting All-State honors in High School for football. My family was extremely proud of me and I knew that I worked hard for it and deserved it.
What immediate family member do you closely identify with and why?I most closely identify with my father. I have always been a mother's boy, but my father and I are extremely alike. I mirror his personality, I share everything from his humorous attitude to his amazing work ethic and motivation.
What character traits do you admire in an individual?When I evaluate a person's character, I look to see if the person is trustworthy because I admire a person who you can trust. Also, I greatly admire individuals who are very motivated and high achieving.
What is the funniest thing ever to happen to you?In high school, I worked at a grocery store as a cashier. Above my work station there happened to be an A/C unit above the ceiling tiles, which also happened to have its condensation pan above me. One day the the pan got clogged and stopped draining, so the pan filled up and flowed over into the ceiling tile above me. About half way through my shift when I was ringing up a customer's groceries, the ceiling tile gave way. Both me and the customer got completely soaked as did the floor around us. At least I got the rest of the day off!
If time and money were not an issue, where would you travel and why?If I could travel anywhere I would travel to the Middle East, probably the city of Jerusalem, because of its rich history and culture. So many different cultures have occupied the city, making it a very interesting place to see.
When and if you ever have children, what would you like to pass on to them?When I have children I hope that I will be able to pass on my strong will and motivation to succeed in whatever I do. I would also like to be able to pass my athleticism and competitive drive to them.