A Cheerful Champion
Written by Michael Mangin
Published on November 23, 2010

One always wonders what may occupy the mind of a champion. Some have dreams that, someday, they too will be champions. The cheerful cheerleader has nothing but good fortune and uniqueness in life. The distinct picture that (Name Deleted) presents proves to be all but a cliche. (Name Deleted), a talented leader who tends to sit back and observe the world as a spectrum, experiences opportunities of a future yet to be imagined: a new experience for the seventeen year old girl. Her perseverance, determination, and hard work exceeds beyond the classroom walls. (Name Deleted)'s self worth provides her the strong motivation to move through the obstacle of life with a destiny for greatness applying cheerleading, and her amazing talent for music.

To start off, (Name Deleted)'s bright future, and plans of success in life, does not fall short of her personality. Her charm-filled smile and good intentions will grab the eye of anyone looking. Her curiosity grabs hold of her dreams and takes off in a rocket ship towards the stars. She wishes to take advantage of life's wonders, and explore those options. The best example of her talents includes her passion for art; she loves music and photography. Through the spectrum of an artist, she can capture the inspirations of earth's blessings. First among two, music allows her to evoke emotion into the world around her, including her friends and family. Many can agree that music inspires the mind to perform extraordinary feats, and explore every option. It opens the soul for pleasure, learning, and ambiance. She says sentimentally, "It's always there. It enhances a good mood . . . So many memories are attached to a good song . . . The fact that music can effect so many people's lives, makes it so powerful." Another example of her inquisitiveness comes with the self motivation to traverse her choices and opportunities when she "captures that special moment." Most cannot even define the word, but (Name Deleted)'s unique and deep passion for photography allows her to experience beauty, capture beauty, and share beauty. The charismatic, caring, and compassionate young woman captures moments and memories that are stored for a lifetime. The enjoyment of these tasks satisfies her greatest passion to ameliorate life for those who need it.

The greatest of all her qualities reside in her determination and perseverance, or her dauntlessness. (Name Deleted), a fun-filled person with great wonders in life, has a great accomplishment of that of the role as a cheerleader. The role of a cheerleader may seem simple and even sometimes unproblematic; however the role of a cheerleader takes every form but that very word. (Name Deleted) constantly engulfs herself with challenges, obstacles, and impediments. Although the road of life through these at her, they never affect her goal to succeed. As she states in a fearless tone, "I have to prove them wrong when they tell me I can't do something." Even though she suffered a severe knee and back injury from the vigorous tasks of cheerleading, she never let it hinder her. "I just told myself, 'You have to keep going. We're gonna win,'" she proclaims confidently. The character of (Name Deleted) shows vividly her audacious attitude when she states, "I want to effect people's life in a good way." This has been a resolute goal of hers which she continues to pursue until she leaves this earth. "Everyone needs to get along," she says, "if I had a million dollars, I would donate some to charity . . . because I think that people should help other people, especially if they're better off." Also, she plans to use this obstinate (un-movable) goal of hers to pursue her devotion to the environment as a biologist. She also expresses that she wants to become a foster parent, so she can help children who cannot help themselves. (Name Deleted) presents the manifestation of her determined goal through the willingness devoted to nurture a child that is not her own.

As one wonders into the mind of (Name Deleted) they can clearly see her passion to be successful; her motivation to be self-riotous; her determined attitude to "get the job done." Whatever it might be, whatever the task may call for, and whatever sacrifice it may take, (Name Deleted) wins and perseveres. "My greatest satisfaction is when I'm trying, and trying, and finally accomplish it." (Name Deleted) can clearly be described as a champion -- maybe not to some -- but to herself, there is no greater satisfaction than overcoming defeat; a champion fights for a cause. (Name Deleted) fights for her cause: to be who she wants to be, do what she wants to do, and help others through the arts too.

Originally written for Ms. Ruttum's Composition 1020 College level class at Coronado High School