Gold Medals

Today was our big surprise… And it was, to say the least, amazing. In case you missed it, I was the one fighting tears at the back of the room.

For me, meeting Mr. Matheny’s Olympian brother was not at all about the Olympics. It was about overcoming life’s most crucial obstacles. About knowing that we have the opportunity to pave our own way in this world and to make a difference for the right reasons. It was about re-examining why we are in this class, and what it means to help someone you’ve never seen or met before. It was also about education. Why it’s important, and what it does for our world.

Today was an incredible opportunity for all of us, and it’s something that we won’t ever forget. It inspired me to achieve my dreams, and taught me that you can take your education seriously, go to university, and that it won’t keep you away from your biggest aspirations. So, very exciting. Thank you Mr. Matheny!