"I hope I shall possess firmness and virtue enough to maintain what I consider the most enviable of all titles, the character of an honest man."

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The above quote is by George Washington in honor of our "Presidents Recess" (although most of you refer to it as "Ski Week").

Enjoy the week off, but be sure to take care of any work & studying you need to have done for class next week. Check directly above for what work you may have due when classes resume.

In case you did not see last week's post...a glimpse of Winter Formal:

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