Assignment 1 - Kyle Hosey

My name is Kyle Thomas Hosey, and this will be my third year in the Academy. Before coming to Henry Clay, I attended Tates Creek Middle School, and before that, Glendover Elementary. I have two brothers (I have a sister too but I like to pretend she doesn't exist), both younger than I am. I will turn 17 on November 13, and I have lived in Lexington my whole life.
          All of that, of course, is just technical information. The important things to know about me come down to two overreaching areas: golf and history. I'm not much more complex than that. In the summer, my typical routine is golf all day, then read something with a historical aspect like a Tom Clancy novel. Yes, there are other factors in my daily routine; I do archery in the winter and have a small addiction to fantasy football; but those are my two main passions, and what I devote my time to on a regular basis. This year's golf campaign has been one of the most fun times of my life; not only have I made visible progress, but I am finally bringing the mental side of my game under a semblance of control. One bad shot would often throw me off for several holes; I have it down to a few minutes now. That, along with my improved practice, has brought my scoring average down 5-6 shots from last year. I have shot below par several times, including at tryouts for the golf team, and, recently, have come close to winning my last three high school events. The highlight of the high school season so far has been a tournament at Stonecrest in Prestonsburg; the course is built on a reclaimed strip mine, so the elevation changes are severe. Playing in the evening with my dad and brother for the practice round was just a great experience. Of course I spent the entire car ride (there and back) binge watching 4 Band of Brothers episodes. Of all the aspects of history, I like the military/warfare side of it the most. I am probably most knowledgeable about the second world war, especially the German side. This is also where my favorite books and movies come from; I love Saving Private Ryan, and despite the (intended) historical flaws, Inglorious Bastards.
              As far as academics go, my goal this year is to to survive with, say, 60% of my sanity. That may be a little on the optimistic side; perhaps 45% is a better number. Four AP classes is a difficult prospect; if I can keep on top of everything and produce good work consistently, this year will be a success.

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