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F INAL W ORDS 5 JUNE 4, 2010 VALOR DICTUS As the year comes to a close, the faculty and staff offer words of wisdom to the graduating senior class. I have turned in the same sheet of math work all year for credit…I have an ‘A.’ I had to use the bathroom one time, but couldn’t make it so I peed on the floor and said it was spilt water. I would rather play “Call of Duty” than hang out with my girlfriend. I told everyone I got into Virginia Tech but I didn’t. I helped my friend sneak into “Les Mis,” and I’m not even in drama. One day I got to school late and I was told to go get my parking pass, so when I went out to my car to get it I just got in and went home. I hate when team managers pretend to be more important than the actual team players. I have cheated on every Spanish test since freshman year...I still only have a ‘B.’ I have been in love with the same guy all four years of high school. I once stole a gym locker door in 10th grade, it’s nailed to the wall in my room. So the spitballs on the walls in the lower E -wing girls bathroom? That was me. “Do not underestimate the power of love, it really is what we live for.” - Mitch Aydlette Guidance counselor The Valor Dictus staff distributed slips of paper to seniors during lunches and RAISE in the hopes they would confess the secrets they had kept on lock for the past four years. The following anonymous secrets are what the class of 2010 had to reveal. “Find something to pursue that you love and will provide inspiration to you each day. “ - Michael Horanski Choral director “One person can make a difference and everyone should try.” - Lisa Green English teacher “Travel as much as you can and you’ll see the rest of the world may not think the same way you do.” - Alyssa Giese English teacher Robinson HS Fairfax, VA “Take advantage of as many things as college has to offer you because this is your last and best chance to explore.” - Jane McKee Math teacher I got an ‘A’ on an English paper comparing two books I didn’t even read. I once played World of Warcraft for 12 hours straight. I have left school early every year during the Homecoming pep rally. I think I’m prettier than anyone else. Graphic by Dominique Maxey and Rebecca Turner “Be flexible, be able to adjust to what has become a roller coaster ride.” - David Hemenway Social Studies teacher “Try to get a vision of what you want in life and stick to that vision even if your goal changes.” -Christine Schaffrath French teacher “Do the right thing, even if you don’t want to. Take care of yourselves and look out for other people.” - Rod Keefer Security officer “Enjoy college because it is the best time of your life. Everything is what you make of it. When life gives you lemons make lemonade.” - Tami Marcheski Guidance counselor Graphic by Dominique Maxey
