Steven+Wright

I am Steven Wright and I am the principal of Pine Hill Primary Center. I graduated from high school at the age of 16. It is funny how some people find this impressive but the fact is I was a low average student at best. My parents did not emphasize school as important. There was never an expectation that I would attend college.

When I turned 17 I enlisted in the United States Marine Corps. One reason I selected the Marine Corps is that they called me before any other military branch. The second reason was that I was enamored with the challenge of doing something that most did not expect of me. Neither my Mother or Father liked my idea but they did eventually sign-off on my enlistment.

During my time in the Marine Corps I was taught what it meant to be a disciplined, determined individual that worked for the good of the team. I often look back at this experience and know that this experience was the greatest impact on the person I have become. I appreciate diversity among the group and the fact that there is a leader in every individual. To this day I still remember and reflect upon the Marine Corps leadership traits acronym [|JJ DID TIE BUCKLE].

Justice Judgment

Dependability Imitative Decisiveness

Tact Integrity Enthusiasm

Bearing Unselfishness Courage Knowledge Loyalty Endurance

After my active duty I quickly found a job and began college. With the skills and determination that I developed in the Marine Corps I graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics in three years. These experiences led me to a career that would allow me to work with kids and helped me understand that my real desire was to make some positive impact in the world I live.

There is no doubt that I wonder what would have become of my life if I did not enter the Marine Corps. However as young adults we make decisions and we must live with them regardless of the outcome. However for me I have no regrets but I still ask myself “What if…?”