Assignment 21- Ryan Sperrys Problem Solving

    The issue of whether or not I should continue playing baseball for Henry Clay arose towards the beginning of the school year. I haven't been so torn on a subject, since having to choose what high school I wanted to go to. With this question arose more questions that challenged my mindset towards the institution of high school and what my ultimate goal was. Was the point of high school to go to a good college? Often times, I would catch myself dwelling on the matter for hours before falling asleep and most likely dreaming about my last baseball game and whether I really wanted it to be my last. I made up pros and cons of each side in my head and depending on my mood, I would swing heavily towards one side or the other. Passing by baseball parks and seeing kids, parents, and coaches enjoying the game, I grew up loving, made me want to play. But, the realistic side to me, the one that keeps my conscious focused on the priorities, often times took over. Forcing me to decide that what will get me into college will be my academics. Not baseball. The whole situation changed my whole perspective on high school and the work ethic involved in everything we do.