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by Christopher J. Spradling - October 20, 2008

Write an essay in which you tell us about someone who has made an impact on your life and explain how and why this person is important to you.

Write an essay in which you tell us about someone who has made an impact on your life and explain how and why this person is important to you.

I think it’s safe to say that, though he may not know it, Ian Lokey made me who I am more than any other single person I’ve met. When I entered middle school, I became a part of the youth group at my church…

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