As two teachers wrapped two other teachers from head to toe in toilet paper, I stood behind the cheering crowd of students, amused and reflecting on my own high school experience and the teachers who helped shape me. This friendly, funny competition was only a small part of the all day celebration of teachers for … More Teachers and Toilet Paper Mummies
Applying to college practically consumed the first semester of my senior year. I had a spreadsheet filled with university names, application deadlines, average SAT scores, tuition, etc. Anything you wanted to know about the 25 colleges on my list, I probably knew it. I was meticulous about deciding which ones to actually apply to. A … More The 4th Annual Olmos College Fair
I don’t know when exactly it all started, but that’s really not important. I can remember specific instances dating back to fifth grade, and most definitely sixth. I’m not sure why exactly it all started either, but it did. As a kid, I was fearless. I did my own thing, marched to the beat of … More Reflecting on one year in Peru.
As I peered into the almost full colectivo, I judged each empty seat by how comfortable I thought it would be. Normally, I’m not too picky, but I had a slight headache and my mouth was in pain after an emergency trip to the dentist to replace my permanent retainer that had half-popped-out two days … More David and Johnny
A toast. It’s a simple gesture, yet it can mean so much. We offer toasts to good health, to celebrate important events, to honor those not with us; the list goes on. Toasting is an extremely important part of Peruvian culture. Even in a normal day, it’s custom to cheers to a drinking companions’ health. … More A Tale of Two Toasts
Brittany McGee 