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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.