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1. MY STEPS TOWARDSMATURITYKourtney Lynn Doherty Through The Years

2. This PowerPoint is a collection of pictures thatcapture particular events in my life. I believethat we mature by learning new things about ourselves, and by acquiring knowledge through experience. The events mentioned inthis PowerPoint have all helped me reach newlevels of maturity.

3. The time period between birth and sixth grade, for me, was not as mucha period of learning insightful things about life, but rather a period of learning the basics of life.THE EARLY YEARS

4. NINE MONTHSObviously, every journey has a beginning. This picture represents thebeginning of my journeyto maturity.

5. PRE- SCHOOLThis is a picture of me showingoff my costume for a Halloween party. By this point in my life Ihave learned manners, how totest my parents buttons, how toact like a Disney princess, andhow to get my grandparents tospoil me.

6. ELEMENTARY SCHOOLThis is a picture of me playingeducational games on thecomputer. By this point in my life Ihave learned how to read and write, make friends, tie my shoes, compete with others for grades, and run around theplayground for hours without becoming tired.

7. MIDDLE SCHOOLThis is a picture of my first day of sixthgrade. Yes, having a bright orange rolling book bag used to be the coolthing to do. By this time in my life Ihave learned how to adjust to new settings, walk to the bus stop by myself, take responsibility for myactions, act like a young lady, andrealize boys dont have cooties anymore.

8. High school was the time in my life that I matured the most. Each of the followingevents and activities helped me learn valuable lessons that I will cherish for the restof my life. The next set of pictures is a combination of experiences and people thathelped make me into the person I am today.THE HIGH SCHOOLYEARS

9. GWINNETT STUDENTLEADERSHIP TEAMGwinnett Student Leadership Team(GSLT) was, by far, the bestorganization I had the privilege ofbeing a part of in high school. I waschosen as one of three students torepresent my school. GSLT taughtme a lot about becoming aperson other people want tofollow and how to applyleadership techniques to everyaspectof my life. Being a leader, I learned, is much more than being able to putPresident or CEO at the top of your resume, it is about being a genuineperson who is passionate about the work you are doing and compassionatewith who you are doing it with.

10. LACROSSEBeing on the Varsity Lacrosse teamfor three years taught me a lot about working with others. My team wascomposed of people who had many different personalities andbackgrounds. I learned how to use constructive criticism, how to address conflict, and how to be a part of a team.

11. CLUBS & ACTIVITIESI was president of just about every club I was apart of, which involved a lot of hard work andeffort. I learned how to be open to new ideas, how important punctuality is, and how to compromise. One of my biggest accomplishments was leading a canned food drive titled Tackle Hunger. After many hours of preparation and phone calls, my drive was the most successful canned food drive my school has ever had. I learned that when you work hard to accomplish something, it is so rewarding to see it fall together successfully.

12. Catholic Heart Work CampEvery summer for the past five years Ihave attended Catholic Heart Work Camp(CHWC), which has been one of the mostrewarding experiences during my highschool career. CHWC is a summer campthat takes place at different locationsacross the United States. Teenagersspend one week during the summerpainting homes, planting gardens, andproviding company for those that are lessfortunate. I have been touched by all of theresidents that I have been able to help.

13. CATHOLIC HEART WORK CAMP (CONTINUED)This past summer for CHWC I went to Billings, Montana. My groupsresident was named Nellie and she changed our lives forever. We had to paint the fence around her barn, paint her shed, clean her yard, andorganize the inside of her house. She was more grateful than any resident I had ever helped before. At the end of the week, CHWC invited theresidents to attend our nightly program to thank their work groups for theirservice. The following is a video of Nellies message to us. CHWC RESIDENT NIGHT

14. GRADUATIONThis is a picture from my high school graduation. I considered myself tobe very successful in high school. I accomplished everything that I setmy mind to, and I also learned a lotthrough my experiences. By the endof senior year, I was mature andready to handle the responsibilities of college.

15. "Dont waste your life in doubts and fears: spend yourself on the workbefore you, well assured that the right performance of this hours duties will be the best preparation for the hours or ages that follow it." -Ralph Waldo EmersonCOLLEGE

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