Hello steemit community. My name is John Parker and I live in a small Florida town. . 
I am currently enrolled in the International Baccalaureate program at my high school. In the high school, I am involved in multiple sports (cross country, tennis, and track) while I am also involved in the academic sphere being a member of National Honor Society and Beta Club. Outside of school I am a black belt in karate, something I have been doing for nearly a decade, and enjoy playing ultimate frisbee, going bowling, and hanging with my friends. 
Why am I joining the steemit community? I am joining the community because my IB Economics is using the site as a class project. Our goal is to discover and explore currency exchange and the impact of crypto-currencies on modern markets. My classmates of which I am starting this venture belong to the @shsibecon class and are @nidolabz, @antbelas, @bennyandthejets, @dparker1201, @cockroach, @diss0nance, @iimochamanii, @juansebastianc9, @perfectcivicseoc, @ryanbradley, @lesleybanh, @cupofjoe3474, among others as well.
@jpparker19, it is nice to meet you.
It is exciting to hear that your class is joining Steemit as a part of your class project.
I hope you enjoy your time on Steemit and choose to stay even after the project is over.
Let me know if you have questions. I will do my best to help you out!
Thanks for the hospitality on this site @sumatranate!!! If I have any questions I will be sure to reach out to you.
Hello and welcome to Steemit!
welcome aboard, hope you have a nice time here
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