Introduction

 I was born Kevin Mark Novak on July 18, 1986, in the small Detroit suburb of Ypsilanti, Mi, to Mark and Deborah Novak. My family was economically comfortable, and I was raised a Roman Catholic. I spent a large portion of my childhood with an elderly woman who I affectionately came to call "Nana." My younger brother was born on October 18, 1987, and we also came to spend a lot of time together. I also have two younger sisters, ages 10 and 11.

In the second grade, I moved to the town of Saline, Michigan. I was bright for my age, and easily passed my classes. I played football in both Middle school and high school, as well as competing in cross country and wrestling. After four years, graduated with honors from Saline High School.

I am currently a freshman at Xavier University in Cincinnati, Ohio, where I am double majoring in physics and mathematics, and I am considering a minor in theology. As you will discover in the following sections, there are many events, both personal and global, that helped me improve my reading and writing skills, as well as shape my life to lead me to the place I am today.