Theresa Ianni

I am many things. I am an athlete, and a leader. I pride myself in the chances I have taken and the opportunities I have grasped, because every experience has shaped me into the person I am today. As we grow older, the question of who we are seems to become more complicated to answer. I believe this is because we discover so many more qualities in us than we ever really noticed. When asked to introduce my being to the class, I thought to myself. This is a new school, I know no one and can be anyone I want to be, who am I? The question challenged me to really think. I am many things, and have been since I can remember. When I really thought about the question, I realized that among many, I am one thing. I am the same as every other Ohio University student. I am a Bobcat. So then I began to think. What does it take to really be a Bobcat? I looked up some characteristics of the animal, and realized I was more right in saying I was a Bobcat than I thought.

Bobcats are said to never take their eye off the prize. They are also said to be curious and passionate, especially while hunting. I, in ways can relate to the animal. Although some situations may be foreign to me, I will not hesitate to try new things and jump into different situations. I will never give up when I set a goal for myself, and will at all times do the best that I can to succeed. I am willing to give one hundred percent to any cause. I have played softball since I was five years old. Although the main purpose of the sport was to enjoy myself, I always pushed myself to become a better team player. If I made one error in a game, I would make it my goal to play consecutive flawless fielding games. This test challenged me to work harder to go above and beyond my potential. I am extremely passionate in everything I do. Whether I am playing softball, hosting an event, or visiting with friends, I will give my all and put my whole heart into the situation.

The bobcat utilizes a variety of habitats. They travel and make homes out of different climates. I have never been one to stick with one activity. I consider myself an athlete, a singer, and a leader. In high school, I would find a club that interested me, and would try it out. There was never a bad time for me to open myself to a new experience. Over the years, I have found myself different homes in various places. My senior year, I split my hours between my job, my high school and my home. I made a home where ever I had to be.

Finally, the bobcat varies in colors. They can be gray, a yellow brown, or a red brown color. I believe that there are many different colors to me. I epitomize the color yellow by being outgoing, positive, and friendly. The color red is shown through my loving and passionate attitude towards others. My loyalty towards friends, businesses, and activities is an example of the color blue found in me.

Being a bobcat not only means going to a university. Being a bobcat depicts me as a passionate, hardworking, colorful and nomadic person. I am ready for whatever comes my way, and hopefully can be great.