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I Am Born
I was born on March 5th, 1990 at 6:25 in the evening on a Monday. I was the first child. It is said that when I was born, I wouldn't stop crying. Thus, I have always been high-maintenance. -
I Become a Big Sister
On December 9th, 1993, I became a big sister. My sister, Ashley, was born, while I was at home with my grandparents. They later brought me to the hospital to see the new addition to the family. -
My Passion Begins
Before I left Canada, I started taking Irish dancing lessons at the beginning of the year. My friend, Katie, was an Irish dancer, and I had been interested in it for a long time. Finally, my mom enrolled me in classes. Don't know a lot about Irish dancing? Read up on the history of Irish dancing! -
The Big Move
Before the beginning of grade four, my family moved from Mississauga, Ontario, Canada to Marietta, Georgia, United States for my dad's job. I started grade 4 in a new country. -
My Best Friend Steps In
On my first day of school of grade 4, I met another girl who was new to the class. Because we were both new, we became really close friends. We continued to be friends throughout high school, and we are still best friends to this day. -
Over-Achieving Like It's My Job
I was accepted to the International Baccalaureate Program at Campbell High School. This allowed me to go to a different school outside of my district for the program. -
Back to Pope High School
With the stress of high school, the IB Program, and dancing, I decided I needed to quit the IB Program, in order to enjoy my high school experience (and still be a kid!) -
Nationally Ranked
After all of my hard work, I finally became a nationally ranked Irish dancer in North America.I attend the North American National Championships in Ottawa, Ontario. I placed 55th in Canada and the United States. My goal was to one day be like Jean Butler, watch her dance in a clip from Riverdance! -
Life-Changing Moment
My dad died from a liver complication. In turn, my mom and sister sold our house and moved back to Ontario. I stayed in Marietta to finish up my last year of high school and lived with my family friends. -
Graduation Day!
I graduated from Pope High School, where I was ranked top 10 out of 500 students for my grades. My sister, mom, and grandparents came down for the occassion, and we had a big celebration with family and friends. -
Brock Badger
I began my studies at Brock University in the Concurrent Education Program, and I started rowing on the lightweight women's rowing team. -
Credits
Event 1: Howard, J. (c.1990) Event 2: Howard, J. (c.1994 ) Event 3: Howard, J. (c.2007) Event 4: Howard, J. (c.2000) Event 5: Howard, J. (c.2011) Event 6: Howard, J. (c.2004) Event 7: Howard, J. (c.2007) Event 8: Howard, J. (c.2007) Event 9: Howard, J. (c.1995) Event 10: Howard, J. (c.2008) Event 11: Howard, J. (c.2009)
