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Personal Narrative: How Marching Band Changed My Life

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Sometimes the best people in life struggled the most. I definitely struggled a lot, but I made it through everything with minimal crying. You struggled some and maybe still now, but you have put on your brave face and worked hard to be good. Honestly, I was the worst marcher and player my freshman year. I spent most of my freshman year crying wondering if Marching Band was the right decision. Actually, my parents made me do Marching Band my freshman year, it wasn’t my choice. Though, I am glad that they pushed for it because it has changed my life. You are a strong woman though your freshman season was full of obstacles you manage to stick to the end. What I love about you the most is that you are very polite and sweet. You always arrive on

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