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
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
Often times, it’s those who are courageously facing death who remind us how precious and beautiful life is. It is those who know their time on earth is limited who share their peace with the world. At one point, Shalin was just a stranger in a group of 40 individuals with whom I’d be spending … More Sunsets for Shalin
About a week ago, I received an invitation to an event at a nearby school. I wasn’t sure where exactly the school was, as it was in one of the 180 annexes of Olmos. I also wasn’t sure that I even knew anyone who worked at the school or attended it. While I was flattered, … More Just be there
Brittany McGee 