A Timeline of my Life

  • Mitchell Gaunce enters the world

    I was born on March 29th, 2002 at Riverside Hospital in Columbus, Ohio.
  • Mitchell takes his first steps

    I took my first steps in the world with great, 2 inch strides.
  • Learning to ride a bike for the first time

    After my 5th birthday, my dad took me out to the park down the street where I learned to ride a bike for the first time. I crashed miserably a few times before I got the hang of staying upright, but that was just a part of trusting the process.
  • Learning to play the Viola (my first instrument)

    In 4th grade I joined the string orchestra class at my elementary school and learned to play the Viola, which I still play in my high school today.
  • Learning to play the Trumpet

    In 5th grade I joined the band program at my elementary school, where I learned to play trumpet. One of my favorite songs we learned how to play was the Star Wars theme.
  • First time Mitchell dressed up as a leprechaun and went to school

    Ever since the 5th grade, I have dressed up as a leprechaun for every St. Patrick's Day for a fun way to celebrate my Irish heritage. Every year I upgrade my costume and the prize I give out to people who want my "pot-o'-gold."
  • Meeting my best friend group for the first time: The 6 Pack

    The 6 Pack is composed of six of my close friends in middle school, where each of us have a "brotherine" number. e.g. I am brotherine number 1 etc.
  • Graduating from Whetstone High School

    My long journey of 13 years in primary and secondary schooling will come to a dramatic close in this month of June. This will be one of the greatest achievements of my childhood.
  • Choosing what College I want to go to

    After applying to several colleges, National College Decision Day will be the time for me to decide on what college I decide to pursue a psychology degree in.
  • First Day of College

    I will start my freshman year of whatever college I choose to attend, starting to study my major in psychology in late August of 2020
  • Undergraduate College Graduation

    I will earn my college Bachelor's Degree in Psychology at this point. I will soon begin my path through grad school to get certified in clinical counseling.
  • Earning my PhD

    I plan to earn my PhD in Counseling so that I will finally be certified in working with patients clinically.
  • Hiking the Appalachian Trail

    After being in school for 25 years, it will be time for me to cross some activities off my bucket list, including completing a thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail.
  • Moving to North Carolina

    It has always been a dream of mine to move to a rural coast in North Carolina and find a permanent home.
  • Starting a family

    I don't see myself starting a family until I am at least 30, but it has always been something I could imagine myself doing. At this point in my life I feel like I will be ready to pass my knowledge and experience to date on to the next generation through continuing my family tree.