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My father was a member of the US marine corps. this is what allowed me to live all over the world and visit many countries that normal people could not. This past year he retired at rank lieutenant colonel. My dad has influenced me in many ways and I now want to join the military and follow in my his footsteps.

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This year I am marching in the Apex High School Marching band, this band has shaped the way my high school career has been. last year we marched a show called "My Spanish Heart" with this show it led us to grand championship at Cary Band Day when we competed against 30 bands. This year we are doing a show called "Celtic Fantasy."

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This summer I swam on a swim team for the first time. this was a very good way for me to have physical exercise and I was able to compete against my own times. I was not very fast.

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I have lived in both Japan and Germany. These countries have had a great influence over me and how I live my daily life.

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Playing the trumpet is very important to me. I have been playing since I was in the 6th grade and have been improving over the 5 years that I have played.