Personal Narrative: My First Year At Saint Benedict's Prep

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My first year at Saint Benedict’s Prep was an experience I would never forget because of the things I did during my freshman year. I had to get used to the fact that I started school in July rather than September. While all my other friends were enjoying their vacation, I was in school learning about the traditions of the school.
I came into Saint Benedict’s as a kid who didn't care much about school, and just joined because of the soccer program. My first week was an experience that one doesn't see in a regular high school. I had to sleep the first week in the school gym with 100 other students. During that time, I was singing the school songs, taking 2 classes, and repeating the for the next 5 days.
At Saint Benedict’s, the leaders are

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