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From Oklahoma to Academia: A Journey of Growth
This chapter reflects on the speaker's formative years in Oklahoma City, detailing their experiences as a middle child engaged in sports and early jobs. They share nostalgic anecdotes about balancing team dynamics in high school sports and their first job as a mechanics assistant, which helped shape their mechanical skills. The discussion transitions to their academic journey, highlighting the influence of local educators and the emotional significance of choosing Washington and Lee University for their interdepartmental science studies.