My name is Crystal Carter. I was born in San Bernardino, California on January 25, 1997. I lived in California for three years, before I moved to Missouri. When I moved there, I lived in Chamois, Missouri on the Morison Hill, in the Morison House. I went to HRO1 Elementary for Kindergarten, and then moved to St. Joseph, Missouri. When I lived in St. Joseph, I've lived in the same house I’ve been living in for about 10 years now. I went there for 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, and 1/3 of 3rdGrade. The rest of my 3rd Grade year, I went to Edison Elementary. After Finishing 3rd Grade, I went to Summer School, and then Moved to Whitehall, Ohio. In Ohio I went to Beachwood Ohio for the 4th Grade, and was on the job for School Safety Patrol. After 4th Grade, I moved back to St. Joseph, Missouri, in the same house as before. I finished Elementary School at Hyde, and a Safety Patrol again. Then came Spring Garden Middle School. It was a steady two years; I didn’t move, life was good, it all went by fast. I made new friends, lost friends, but most of all, just had fun. Throughout middle school, my favorite subject was always Math. My math teachers were my favorite teachers, too. After middle school came HIGH SCHOOL! Benton High School, home of the Cardinals. My first day of High School, I was excited. I made it all this way, but at the same time, I was nervous. Nervous I wouldn’t find my classes, be late to class, have to get up in front of everyone, and talk. But thanks to Mrs. Lafasciano, my Competitive Drama Teacher, I’ve gotten a little better at that. Every summer I usually visit my grandparents in Chamois, Missouri, but this summer (2012) I will be visiting my hometown in California. I’ll be living with my aunt and cousins. I’m determined to have the best time of my life and enjoy life.