Hey y’all, my name is Reese Johnson! Growing up, life has taught me many valuable lessons which have shaped the person I am today. The lesson I still carry today is to focus on the ones who clap so loud for me that I don’t notice the ones who do not. I can become easily discouraged by the ones who willingly choose to walk out on me, but I have learned the importance of the ones who choose to support me.
Throughout my life, I have faced family problems that taught me resilience and independence . While I would never wish for anybody to go through what I did, I am thankful for the person I became due to my circumstances. I learned the importance of the people who show up for me, even when they have their own struggles.
Another major change that I am going through is my decision to transfer to a different school. It is nerve-wracking to leave the only place I have ever known to move with new people, new places and new experiences. This is pushing me to branch out from my normal. I have had the opportunity to make the cheer team, and once I transfer, I hope to join the media and journalism programs that they offer to help benefit my future. In the spring I plan to intern for my local news paper.
Looking to my future, I have a goal of attending the University of Georgia and pursue a career in sports reporting. Anybody who knows me, knows how big of a Georgia fan I am. Over the past six years, I have developed a passion for sports, which has led to many doors being opened to the broadcasting world. I have been blessed to shadow a sports reporter in Savannah and that connection landed me an interview with the news to talk about Georgia baseball going to the College World Series. I have a deep love for people and sports, which has led me to the dream of reporting on the most important part of the game-the athletes on the field.
Through every failure and every success, the one thing that has carried me through is my faith in Jesus. My faith has brought me out of the darkest of time., I truly believe if it weren’t for Jesus I would not be here today. He gives me purpose and brings light to any situation. Through every trial, I am reminded to trust Him in the season that I am in, even if I don’t know the next step. He leads me to peace and teaches me the stillness of sitting in His presence. Whether it be a win or a loss, I choose to praise the Lord for where I am, because my worth is not in an outcome, it is in Him.
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