Craig NeedlesCraig NeedlesThe story of my life (so far)The story of my life (so far)

The StartThe StartI was born on August 27, 1987

I was born in Philadelphia

My family lived in Newtown

We still live in Newtown

The SiblingsThe SiblingsI have an older brother, Zack (26)

I also have a little sister, Breanne (17)

Despite the age differences, we’re all best friends

The BaseballThe BaseballI’m fairly certain my dad handed me a baseball 5 minutes after I was born

He raised me to love and honor the sport

He took my brother and I to more Phillies games at The Vet than I can count

The BaseballThe BaseballNaturally, I played baseball for most of my life

I was a pitcher and a first baseman

I played in college during my freshman year, but then decided I needed a break and announced my retirement

I still miss it all the time

The MusicThe MusicI was raised on Punk Rock

e.g. Ramones, Social Distortion

I was also raised on some other classics

e.g. Bruce Springsteen & Tom Petty

This music would have more of an impact on my brother and me than my parents could have imagined

We have played in bands together for over a decade now

Corporate HeartsCorporate HeartsZack Needles - guitar/vocals

Craig Needles - guitar/vocals

“Drinking Glass Self”

The DividedThe DividedCraig Needles - guitar/lead vocals

Mike Dickson - bass/vocals

Drew Repetski - drums/vocals

Craig Needles, soloCraig Needles, soloCraig Needles - guitar/vocals/everything else

The SchoolThe SchoolI attended Misericordia University

Located just outside Wilkes-Barre, PA

The SchoolThe SchoolLike most Misericordia students, I initially hated it there

I stuck with it and went on to meet some of my best friends in the world and make some of my favorite memories with them

I still visit them every chance I get

The SchoolThe School

I majored in Sport Management, though I always knew there was something else out there for me.

A few of my professors truly inspired me and made me realize what I really wanted to do with my life.

I realized this very late and decided to finish in four years with a Business degree.

The SchoolThe SchoolAfter a year and a half of working in “the real world,” I got my act together and applied for Graduate school.

So here I am at Holy Family University, working toward my Masters Degree in Secondary English Education!

The End.The End.