My Changemaker
When you have someone who mentors you, you are 46% less likely to use drugs, 27% less likely to become an alcoholic, 52% less likely to skip school, and 33% less likely to hit someone. Well, for me, those are all 100% because of my role model in my life. My big brother Jacob is my mentor and role model, and he has impacted my life in so many ways. He makes me a better student, he makes me laugh more, and makes me strive to be the best version of myself I can possibly be. Jacob Evan Martin is my changemaker.
My brother is incredible at putting a smile on someones face. When I was little, my other brother Sam(14), and Jake played hide and seek a lot. When Sam was counting, and Jake and I had to hide he quickly brought me to the couch in the basement and told me to slide between the pillows and the back of the couch. How was my 6 year old brain going to think of that? I ended up winning that round of hide and seek, plus the next one. So thanks, now I’m a champion. Just a couple months ago, probably in April, I came home from school and Jake was just walking in with a very serious face, and to me, was normal. But when he came in, he said to me, “Maggie go upstairs, in your room and throw your phone in the center of your room, face down, turned off.” I went upstairs like a speed demon, well, at least I think I was . . . I was on crutches. Now that I think about it, thanks Jake for making me going upstairs in crutches. I was sitting on my bed, and he comes up and I say, “Jacob . . . what’s happening?” He started yelling, “4 men in suits today come to my class today, and do you want to know who they are?!” I replied confused AND scared, “FBI?” By now I was freaking out okay? Don’t judge me. “No, the secret service....
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...ily. This is worthy of attention because of how busy he can be, how much he has accomplished, and how much he still has to accomplish, and thinking about it makes me a better person. Probably one of my favorite things about Jake is the way he dressed everyday. He wears khaki pants, and a nice polo with gym shoes or dress shoes, and recently he has added a watch. The funny thing about that watch, is that he ordered it from China. Without Jacob’s silent motivation, I wouldn’t be who I am today.
I want to thank Jacob, for being my big brother. I also want to thank him for his funny jokes, his scary video games, him and I laughing until I’m about to pee myself, and making me a better student, and a superior version of myself. Jake as also changed me in ways I didn’t even know he could, and he is a true strong, admirable teenager. Jacob Evan Martin is my changemaker.
One of the many reasons I look up to my brother is because he has never given up even when things get tough, he has always tried to find a solution to everything. My brother has worked hard in everything, specially in school. He has always been a great role model to me. He tries to help me in any way he can and motivates me to work hard in school to accomplish my goals.
Threats made him great because they made him think about what he was going to do with his life if he did not behave, and his future didn't look so bright. Also, others not reacting when he misbehaved made Jake a greater person because he just wanted attention and when he didn't get it he stopped. Finally, discovering his passion made Jake great because it gave him joy and he started to relate to others and want to also give them happiness. To summarize, Jake went through a lot, his parents were in jail, he moved in with a new family, and was threatened to be locked up. Jake's life was an emotional roller coaster, and he could have sat around feeling sorry for himself. But instead, he helped the Applewhites, worked hard and tried to please others. He realized that he could change his future. He stepped up to the challenge and made a difference in his life. Jake became
One day a few kids were walking down the road so I thought it would be cool if I told him to jump into a river, I even knew that he could swim, so he did. When he started to drown I realized that he could die so I jumped in and got him out. He forgot that I told him to do it and was thanking me for saving him.
My brother Jared has been an important aspect of my life since I was born. Jared has a disease called Crohns and since we found out he had this disease it has been hard for me to understand why he has this disease and why God allowed him to have this disease. But through it all, it grew me closer to God. And my brother, who was the one who was dealing with the hardest thing, was an example to me and taught me how to live my life for Christ.
Role models can make a huge difference in a child's life. My Physical Education teacher had a major impact of effecting of what I want to be now. Aleta Jo Crotty helped me to learn to take responsibility for my actions, and in my choices I am in control. By using guidelines that was set by her for my life, I hope to reach just one child.
When he first introduces himself to the reader, Jake informs us that he is "talented, but lazy". We soon learn that he is not simply being overly self-critical; ...
In this case, my father and my other male relatives along with my mentors from the military were the models I was observing. It was a continuous and gradual process that didn’t take place instantly; it was an internal process that I may not have realized at an early stage of learning but grew to realize that by observing others I could make myself a better person.
Growing up, my siblings and I didn’t have a father-figure to look up to. I didn’t care. As I grew up I realized that I have a female role model in my life, which was my mother. My brother, however, didn’t have a male role model to show him the ropes of life.
My parents were very influential in the development of my story. They have been with me every step of the way through everything I have encountered throughout my life. “We will always be here for you no matter what, supporting you with everything in life. God will always be there for you and he will love you unconditionally and he will support you and guide you” (mom and dad). My youth leader has been very inspirational when talking to my youth group. “God is present in all of us, whether we choose to acknowledge him or not. God will always be there and you can talk to him about anything. He does not judge and will forever listen to you” (youth pastor). My grandmother was always playing music and loved to get dressed up for church and to spread God’s love. She made me excited to go to church and spread my faith. “Believing in God is important and it can help you with everything. God will always guide you in the right direction when you are unsure of where to go in life. Always remember that you have ...
Additionally, building this strong brother-to-sister relationship of trust with my own sisters, leads my focus on the members of my family, who has influenced my character more fully than anyone else. My Dad especially is probably my greatest example of all times whose character and integrity really touched me in various ways I could ever imagine. I really admired the way he led our family with great wisdom and counsel which helped me in my hard and difficult times. I only got to spend nineteen years of my life time with him due to his passing away while I was on my mission.
That is the reason I was selected to be a mentor three consecutive years, tenth, eleventh, and twelfth grade. Every year, I get assign four students from different grade levels to help them improve academically and support them emotionally. Being a mentor has motivated me to be the best version of me; to offer a hand to those in need. Following my mother’s footsteps, I want to change and save lives through a medical career. I hope to hold that ability someday. I hope one day I become someone who inspires others to keep going, and to never give up until they accomplish their
Everyone has that one person in their life has influenced to be who they are. Some weren’t meant to be looked up to, still somehow that person shaped them to be who they are today. It could be anyone, a friend, teacher, most of the time a parent. A parent that has influenced their child would be a hard parent, who disciplined and showed the real world to their kid, for what it really is. In hopes that their kid will survive the real world and pass on their knowledge to their kids and their children and so on.
Everyone has had accomplishments in their life, and behind those accomplishments is someone who has had an impact on their life. My mother is my greatest influence for several reasons. She supports me, and the decisions I make, showed me that success comes from hard work, she inspires me and taught me to always believe in myself.
My brother again, gives me this fake smile that was to show that he never knew about the little room. I am very angry now, but I do not know what to do. I didn't want him to know that I knew that there was a little room behind the piano. I watch as he shoves the piano into the wall, my dream playhouse destroyed.