Artifact

Ever since I can remember, basketball has been a huge part in my life.  I feel like my childhood was spent in the gym.  My love for basketball stuck with me throughout high school.  My coaches and parents encouraged me to always work as hard as I could, and go that extra mile.  My first major obstacle I faced in my sports career came my sophomore year of high school.  Once basketball season came around, I knew I had a shot at playing at the varsity level.  Our school had just hired a new coach for the season, and he had seen how hard I worked in the off season.  My confidence was at an all time high, and I had great expectations for the season.  Coach had me practice with the varsity, and when the games rolled around, I began to get minutes.  Toward the middle of the season, I was in the starting line up.  However, our team struggled.  Our team chemistry truly lacked, and the effort needed just was not there.  The lack of success really took a toll on me, and my performance was reflected by that.  Toward the end of the year, my minutes began to drop and I was out of the starting line up.  My confidence was crushed and I was just ready for the season to be over.  We ended the year with 5 wins, I believe.  However, there were some important lessons I took from that season.  My sophomore season taught me the importance of always having a positive attitude.  When our team was struggling, our body language and demeanor was noticeable different.  We stepped out onto the court, knowing we were going to lose.  I learned that no matter what kind of struggle you are facing, keeping a positive attitude can make a difference.  I also learned the importance of leading by example.  Winning 5 games in a season was miserable, and I knew I never wanted to do that again.  During the off season, I always encourage other playing to come to the gym with me and get better.  Our skills, confidence, and demeanor all improved that following season.  We won sectionals for the first time in 10 years, and it was such a fulfilling moment.

G.O.A.L.S.

I have many GOALS I would like to achieve for the 2017-2018 school year.  The GOAL at the top of my list is to receive the Distinguished Mount Scholar Award (sweatshirt).  Mount Leadership Society has made a positive impact on my life.  I never realized how much service meant to me until I joined.  Second year Mount Scholars are required to volunteer for at least 75 hours.  My goal is to accomplish that 75 hours, and make a positive impact on the lives of the youth I will be working with at the Boys and Girls Club of America.  I want to be more than just that guy who shows up every week for a couple hours.  I want to get to know the club members and staff on a personal level, and I want to build relationships while I am there.  A 3.0 GPA is also required to receive the Distinguished Mount Scholar Award.  However, I have a bigger goal in mind.  I would like to keep my gpa above a 3.5 for all four years of college.  This is a personal GOAL that I know I can accomplish if I stay focused and continue to work hard.  The last goal I have for myself is to obtain an internship this summer.  I think it is very important to get real world knowledge through an internship, and also build up my resume.  This will help me figure out what possible career paths I will want to pursue in the future.

 

 

 

 

Artifacts

For my November service project last year, I chose to work with Ridgeview Middle School.  The reason I chose this event is honestly because it fit well in my schedule.  After completing my hours, I realized how glad I was for choosing to work with those students.  It meant much more than just getting my November service project out of the way.  My job was to help the students create paper plate turkeys.  This included drawing the eyes and nose, coloring in the rest of the face, and then adding a cool design around the face.  The Ridgeview Middle school students who came were all students with disabilities.  However, that did not stop their creative artistic minds from designing some pretty sweet turkeys.  One particular student designed his “Thanksgiving Turkey” as a St. Patricks day turkey.  He told me he was Irish, then immediately insisted I should pull up a Ireland flag on my phone so he could add it to his turkey.  Every students’ turkey was unique in its own way.  On the back of the paper plate Turkey, we had the students right down 5 things they were thankful for.  It broke my heart when these students started writing down the same things I am thankful for.  It really help me put into perspective that these kids really are not different from everybody else just because of their disability.  They are just like everybody else I know, and I am so thankful I got the chance to work with such awesome kids.

 

Artifact

This is an achievement every college student has experienced, but it is something that means a lot to me so I find it approximate to write about.  Graduating high school was such a fulfilling moment for me.  High school was an unforgettable experience with academic ups and downs.  I took AP classes and advanced coursework in high school because I wanted to challenge myself.  I’ll admit, it wasn’t always easy.  There were many nights where I would feel completely stressed out because I would struggle to keep up with the demands 0f all my classes.  That is what made my graduation day so special.  When I walked across the stage and received my diploma, I could official say “I did it.”  I received an honors diploma which I was very proud of.  That day was the moment I worked so hard for so many years.  I now knew that I was ready to accomplish bigger and better things.  I felt confident that I could take on any challenge that came my way.

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Year In Review

If I had to describe my first year of college in one word, it would be “successful”.  Going into college, I was worried that I would have a hard time academically.  I always got good grades in high school, but I figured college was a whole new monster.  However, I finished the first semester with a 3.7 and I was ready to take on second semester.  Classes this year were challenging, but they were not what I expected.  With the right study habits, and always attending class, I believe all classes are manageable.  Well except for OChem, but I’m a business major so I don’t have to worry about that.  I met a whole new group of friends, and I got to experience the Buckeyes beat the team up north in a double overtime game.  Truly, this year has been great.  I cannot wait to experience what next year will bring.

 

Year in Review

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Career

The variety of jobs and volunteer work I have done has helped me become very comfortable working in all different settings and environments.  I am now very familiar with working with groups for a common goal.  While working as a banquet server at the Fawcett Center, I worked with a team to make sure the customer had a satisfactory experience.  Working there also sharpened my skills with working directly with people, and accustoming to their needs and wants.  Mount Leadership Society constantly demands the use of teamwork to accomplish a goal, especially during Legacy Week last year.  I am also very comfortable working on my own.  While working on the Road Crew for the Auglaize County Highway Department, I would communicate with my supervisor when I arrived, then I would set out for the day to accomplish that day’s tasks.  The job does not require constant directions from a superior.  I have not found a job or task yet that I have not been able to adapt to and succeed at.

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About Me

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Hello my name is Jarrett Koch.  I was born in Lima, OH and raised in Wapakoneta, OH, which are about 15 minutes apart from each other.  I grew up in a small farm town, with about 10,000 people total.  My graduating class had around 220 students, and everybody knew everybody.   Mark and Shelley Koch are my parents.  My dad was born in Lima, OH and grew up in Botkins, OH.  My mom was born in the state up north and thankfully moved to Bluffton, OH when she was a kid.  My parents met while going to college at Bluffton University.  They now have 3 and both work in the Wapakoneta school system.

God is the most important factor in my life.  I thank God every day for all the blessings he has placed and continues to place in my life.  One of those blessing would be my family.  Family is everything to me. Without the love and support they’ve shown me, there is no telling where I’d be right now.  I certainly wouldn’t be here at the greatest college in the nation without them.  I love sports and a large portion of my life has been spent in a gym or on a baseball diamond.  Basketball and baseball are the two sports I played in high school, but I have a passion for all sports.  One of my beliefs that I find very important in my life is being authentic.  I strongly believe everybody is made different for a reason and we should embrace that.

I am at college to get an education that will help me be successful in the future.  I am a business student, majoring in Marketing.  I started to get interested in business in high school.  I took a marketing class and a finance class in high school and absolutely loved it.  Once I graduated high school, I knew business was what I wanted to pursue.  Taking business related classes and applying for internships are the first steps in my journey.  My academic goals are to keep a high GPA and graduate in four years.  I know I will need to stay focused to do that, and not let distractions get the best of me.

I am not completely sure at the moment what specific career I want to pursue after college.  I want to find a job that will let me be creative.  Last summer I worked for the Auglaize County highway department with the mowing crew.  The previous two summers I worked for Smith’s Fence Service, putting up chain linked and ornamental fences, along with installation of flag poles.  My dad also owns mowing business called My Three Sons.  I have been helping him mow since middle school.  Obviously, these jobs are not really related to my major, but they have taught me the value of hard work.  These jobs have also helped me become financially smarter with my money.

So far I’m really enjoying the experiences of living in a bigger city.  Columbus just has so much to offer and there is never a dull moment.  However, I do feel most comfortable in my small, close knit town of Wapakoneta.  That is the kind of community I see myself thriving in.  I have contributed to my community in many different ways.  I was involved in Octagon Club, National Honors Society, and Fellowship of Christian Athletes.  These clubs all gave back to the community and hosted many community service projects.  Mount Leadership committee is going to help me contribute to a new community now, Columbus.   Through Mount I plan to dedicate time to help people and organizations in need.