This is my older brother Chris. He currently attends Willamette University in Salem Oregon. He is very passionate about soccer, and has been playing since my memory precedes me. He has been a major influence to my life, as an older brother always is, and has been a guide for me through life.

 

 

 

 

 

Sam is my sister. That on its own bears its own importance, but not only that but she is my older sister. Now that says a lot more. She is a college graduate from Willamette University in Salem Oregon. She has been a huge influence to me and a major role model in my life, and has always been there for me, whether it was defending me from my brother or helping me in hard situations.

 

 

 

 

 

Mom and Dad have always been my heroes. My mom has been there for me every moment I’ve needed her, and I can never thank her enough for everything that she has done for me. She has been the patron for my passions and gives me support and advice through every step. I have to thank my dad for his passion in music and art. He has not only influenced me everyday with his music and art, but he has inspired me. With every new project I get, whether given by school or myself, he always gives me constructive criticism that helps me improve every time.

 

This is my family from my mom’s side of the spectrum. They are all people I love and respect everyday. I spend countless hours with them over the holidays and birthdays and they're all role models to me - especially my cousins.

 

 

 

This is my second family. To be specific, this isn’t actually my family, but my friend Ben’s, and I am not actually related to any of them, but I have spent months with them and consider them family. Even though they now live in England, I am still in constant contact with them and we share many memories. They have hosted me in Europe with them more than once and I cannot thank them enough for all the times we have spent together and all the chances I never would have had without them. They have been a key piece of my childhood and I have learned all too many life lessons from them!