Perfect Attendance by Logan Lawrence

Counting down every day, it felt like middle school flew by like “that”. When I was in middle school, I got perfect attendance. Not only did I do it in sixth grade, but I did it in seventh and eighth grade as well. It was one of the biggest achievements in my life!

Beavers are definitely something you can relate this work ethic to. They work hard, and are determined to build dams, and shelters. In middle school, I had to be careful when interacting with other people or things to make sure I would not become sick and miss school. Just like beavers when they have to gnaw on wood to keep their teeth at a certain length, I had to take steps to be sure I could achieve my goal.

Here is an example. My oldest brother got perfect attendance, but not just through middle school. He got perfect attendance from Kindergarten through high school! He said “It was very important for me to get this.” Every day I went to school, even when I didn’t feel good,  I became more and more responsible with myself.” At that moment, I wanted to see what would happen when I graduate so badly, I almost exploded.

Hard working has always been around. Without dedication, we wouldn’t have anything. We wouldn’t even be here if it wasn’t for it. With dedication, getting tasks done makes you feel so good. The feeling of the perfect attendance certificate at the end of eighth grade felt like heaven.

Imagine yourself with a well-paying job. Let’s say you work in an office and maybe even have your very own secretary because busy people need some assistance most of the time. You can tell that person anything you want. You could say “Fetch for my coffee!”  “Yes sir!” They would say.

Getting perfect attendance meant a lot to me. When I got home from school on the day of the assembly, my brother said “I’m proud of you man”. People that are successful today are successful because they are determined and they want the best for themselves. Dedication will determine if you receive a minimum wage job or a job that gets you rich. It can do that much for you and that’s why I’m proud of my perfect attendance.