mike foran i hardly knew me.. mike foran2 about me i am a junior elementary education major at eiu....
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Mike ForanI hardly knew me.
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About MeAbout Me
I am a junior Elementary Education I am a junior Elementary Education major at EIU.major at EIU.
I am a diehard Chicago White Sox fan, I am a diehard Chicago White Sox fan, hailing from the south side of Chicago.hailing from the south side of Chicago.
A lot of people think I’m funny, but I A lot of people think I’m funny, but I think I’m hilarious.think I’m hilarious.
I have four brothers and sisters, so I I have four brothers and sisters, so I am very loud and very impatient.am very loud and very impatient.
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Photos 1Photos 1
My 21My 21stst birthday birthday My girlfriend Kristy and meMy girlfriend Kristy and me
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Photos 2Photos 2
Striking a pose!Striking a pose! Christmas Party 2005Christmas Party 2005
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HeritageHeritage
IrishIrish
GermanGerman
FrenchFrench
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FamilyFamily
Father: Bill Foran-Cook County Father: Bill Foran-Cook County SheriffSheriff
Mother: Beth Foran-Pre-school Mother: Beth Foran-Pre-school TeacherTeacher
Brothers: Jack, 23; Kevin, 20; Danny, Brothers: Jack, 23; Kevin, 20; Danny, 1818
Sister: Colleen, 17Sister: Colleen, 17 Dog: Fred, 1975-1988 R.I.P.Dog: Fred, 1975-1988 R.I.P.
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Where I Came FromWhere I Came From
I was born on August 4, 1984.I was born on August 4, 1984. I have lived on the south side of I have lived on the south side of
Chicago for my entire life.Chicago for my entire life. I attended St. Rita High School.I attended St. Rita High School. Coming from a big city, I have had to Coming from a big city, I have had to
make adjustments to get used to the make adjustments to get used to the rural life.rural life.
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Past JobsPast Jobs
Picked Corn in Southern IllinoisPicked Corn in Southern Illinois Worked at a fast food restaurantWorked at a fast food restaurant Cashier at a gas stationCashier at a gas station JanitorJanitor Camp CounselorCamp Counselor
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FavoritesFavorites
Food: SoupFood: Soup Color: GreenColor: Green Sport: BaseballSport: Baseball Sports Team: Sports Team: Chicago White SoxChicago White Sox Movie: Movie: The The BoondockBoondock Saints Saints Music: Music: EminemEminem Season: SpringSeason: Spring Book: Book: The Catcher in the RyeThe Catcher in the Rye Animal: CowAnimal: Cow
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Least FavoritesLeast Favorites
Food: TunaFood: Tuna Color: PurpleColor: Purple Sport: The WNBASport: The WNBA Sports Team: Sports Team: Chicago CubsChicago Cubs Movie: Movie: Monster-in-LawMonster-in-Law Music: Anything CountryMusic: Anything Country Season: WinterSeason: Winter Book: Book: The RobeThe Robe Animal: CatAnimal: Cat
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HobbiesHobbies
SleepingSleeping EatingEating Watching T.V.Watching T.V. Playing sportsPlaying sports Hanging out with my friendsHanging out with my friends Fantasy FootballFantasy Football FacebookFacebook
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Favorite QuotesFavorite Quotes
““Heroes get remembered, but legends Heroes get remembered, but legends never die. Follow your heart, kid, and never die. Follow your heart, kid, and you’ll never go wrong.”you’ll never go wrong.”
-Babe Ruth, -Babe Ruth, The SandlotThe Sandlot "I've missed more than 9000 shots in my "I've missed more than 9000 shots in my
career. I've lost almost 300 games. 26 career. I've lost almost 300 games. 26 times, I've been trusted to take the game times, I've been trusted to take the game winning shot and missed. I've failed over winning shot and missed. I've failed over and over and over again in my life. And and over and over again in my life. And that is why I succeed. "that is why I succeed. "--Michael Jordan Michael Jordan
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Role ModelsRole Models
My parents, who pushed me to My parents, who pushed me to always do my best.always do my best.
Pat Tillman, a former NFL safety, Pat Tillman, a former NFL safety, fought bravely in Iraq and gave his fought bravely in Iraq and gave his life protecting our country.life protecting our country.
Dr. K., my high school English Dr. K., my high school English teacher, was very influential in my teacher, was very influential in my decision of becoming a teacher.decision of becoming a teacher.
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Goals
• Graduate College with a degree in Education
• Get married and have a family• Own my own home on the south
side of Chicago• Be successful and happy with what
I have accomplished