Senior Quote
"A time of discomfort is a turning point in life. It is what you do during this time that will break you or build you."
I chose this quote because this has applied to my life greatly. Over the past summer I had the opportunity to participate in a convention in Columbus,Oh. And in one of the classes that I took the mentor there said this quote and I really have taken the time to think about this. Every time I am in a situation in which I feel stressed or feel like I am not going to finish I think of this. I learned that if I let the situation win over me then I have failed myself, that I have cut myself short than what I am capable of. I choose to live where I don't let things get the best of me.
Biography
My name is Asinate Tapa'atoutai, everyone has a hard time pronouncing my name so I just go by A.J.. Every year I look forward to the endless amount of ways that teachers pronounce my name, which some still can't get it right by the end of the year.
I grew up playing multiple sports but I have always had the passion of playing Basketball. I began attending the Academy for Math, Engineering, and Science my freshman year. It wasn't the easiest time for me especially without knowing anyone. But i'm glad I gave it try because this school has pushed me more than I believed that I could stand. From the help of my teachers and coaches I've become a total new person. My mentality has changed dramatically. I am extremely grateful for all the teachers, administration, and coaches for believing in me and never letting me take the easy way out. |
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AMES Memory
One of my greatest memories from AMES has to be during freshman house where I met one of my best-friends who also was once before someone I was not very fond of. I met my best-friend who I have become close to just as much as I am with my sister. During freshman house she talked a lot which is something that really hasn't change. I remember eating lunch with her and just listening to her talk about everything that would come up in her mind. From their on til now I have met four individuals who have impacted my life greatly. I have four best friends that have been there since the beginning of it all and I'm grateful we have bonded and are not only friends but family.