It is crazy to believe that it is already April, and that in less than a month the Sixth Formers will be out of the school. With the end coming near, I want to convey the same message that Mr. Kolade passed down to us at the end of the first semester—finish strong.
With warm weather approaching, and our minds starting wandering to the summer, we have to stay focused on this final stretch of the year. As a student body we have done an excellent job of handling whatever’s been thrown at us.
Whether that be handling the excessive amount of school work throughout the year, the student fan-section dress coding, or the new senior assassin policy, this year we had to take more adversity as a body than any other year. I know that it’s been a challenging year, but a smooth sea never makes a good sailor.
It is adversity that makes us men of character.
Beginning in itself has no value, it is an end which makes beginning meaningful—we must end what we began.
As the year draws to a close, our success will be determined by the level of commitment and discipline we demonstrate in serving our community. Holding ourselves and each other accountable for our actions and upholding our values will be key indicators of our progress and success as the year approaches its finish.
Beginning in itself has no value, it is an end which makes beginning meaningful—we must end what we began.
So as we get closer to the end, consider what kind of man you want to be. Do you want to become a better friend, brother, son, athlete, and student? The only way to achieve these goals is through putting yourself through sacrifice, whether that be cutting your time on video games, watching movies, or endlessly scrolling through your phone.
Hold ourselves accountable and let’s finish this year the right way—the Haverford way.
