Practice Feature Story #33

 

Lovely to see you again!

        So, today I will be doing my sample feature story. This is just a practice one to prepare me for the one that will be on my magazine. By doing this, I will better understand the process of a feature story and try to avoid any common mistakes or errors when writing it. 

        Now, here is my feature story:

Subject: Yianel Rivera

    For Yianel Rivera, soccer is far more than just a game; it's a source of happiness. Yianel's love for soccer, which his parents introduced him to at an early age, is unbreakable. He claims, "The thrill I get from playing, the adrenaline, the satisfaction from winning—it’s all worth it to me,” Yianel is molded by Lionel Messi and respects the GOAT's talent to confront problems with composure and determination. He continues, "How he never gives up—that's how I want to be."

    Yet Yianel's mother is the ultimate hero in his life. He is where he is today because of her unwavering guidance and encouragement. Sincere of her impact, Yianel thinks, "I am half of her." He embraced the obstacle of college-level coursework when she encouraged him to take part in the Cambridge Program. He believes, "I can do more if I can manage this."

    Yianel envisions two different futures: one as a pediatrician who trains young soccer players, and the other as a family man affording an expensive yacht because of his soccer career "Being alive every day, doing what I love, and being with who I love—that's the greatest gift," he says, considering his high goals. 

    His twin sister has an essential part in that happiness as well. Yianel adores the connection they have and calls her his "forever best friend." Even though he faced difficulties in life, particularly in his sophomore year, he learned to grow up and go on.
    Yianel tackles his concerns head-on, whether in life or on the soccer field. Like when he rode "The Hulk" at Universal Studios when he was ten years old, what began as terror became excitement. It acts as a metaphor for his brave and positive outlook on life.

    Yianel Rivera is ready for whatever lies ahead—a journey filled with passion, family, and the unwavering pursuit of happiness—with aspirations as broad as the field he plays on.

That is the practice feature story!

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