Millbrook is on a roll. If Millbrook High School had a featured spot in a renowned news publication then this would most certainly be the headline. The Millbrook cheer team, for the first time in history, made it to the regional championships. The cross-country team is going to states. The band won a superior rating at festival. And who can forget about Millbrook’s varsity football team. Currently, we are ranked number two in the district with a record of 7-2.
I hear many rumors that Millbrook students are on steroids and that’s how we are able to excel in so many fields. Let me dispel all rumors of that right now. This is simply a fabrication made by someone who is so jealous of Millbrook’s exceptional students that they will do anything to put a damper on our success. I know that everyone would love to attend the best school in the district, but don’t be Debbie downer just because you can’t. I mean, I would love to be accepted into the University of Virginia and win a million dollars to pay off my college fees. I know the later of the two is highly improbable, but instead of making up reasons as to why this would “not be better,” I accept it as it is.
Before I say anymore, let me tell you a little about me. As you already know, I LOVE the University of Virginia and will hopefully have the privilege to call myself a Wahoo next year. Currently, I am a senior at Millbrook High School and am extremely proud to be a Pioneer. I am the Senior Class President, the Student Council Vice President, a member of the National Honor Society, and a member of the Blue Ribbon Choir at Millbrook.
There are three things that separate Millbrook from the other area schools. First, our teachers know their stuff. Now, don’t interpret this the wrong way, I’m not saying teachers at other schools don’t, I’m merely stating that Millbrook has more that do. For example, my AP Calculus teacher is so passionate about math. I swear she breathes, sleeps, and eats sine, cosine, and trigonometric proofs. She teaches us through hands on applications, games, and interactive Power Points. My chemistry teacher last year knew every element on the Periodic Table, could recite Avogadro’s number to the exact decimal place, and never forgot how many significant figures a certain answer should have.
Second, I think that Millbrook’s teachers truly care. Again, don’t interpret this the wrong way. But at Millbrook, a teacher will not stop until you fully retain the information. And if you need extra, more personal instructional time, then its no hassle to get it. My AP Biology teacher does not stop until we understand all aspects of the topic she covers. For example, the other day in class when we went over cellular respiration, I and the other eleven members of the class were completely lost. Instead of stating this is an AP class and I would expect for you to keep up; she said, “don’t worry, I remember whenever I first learned this stuff, I was so lost too.” It is these types of relationships that put Millbrook ahead of other schools on all aspects of learning.
Finally, Good Ole’ PIONEER PRIDE. The students and staff at Millbrook radiate with Millbrook pride. This was quite evident during Homecoming week. The halls of Millbrook were filled with signs and posters supporting our football team. Also, it is evident in the newly implemented tradition of the singing of the Alma Mater at the end of all organized events taking place at Millbrook. A member of the choir leads as the fans follow and we all sing together as one big Pioneer family.
I am honored to say I attend Millbrook High School and am ecstatic to be a member of its graduating class of 2008. I feel that it is time to end, but before I close, I must have a quote of the week. This week’s quote is; “Today’s a gift and that’s why it’s called the present, so cherish it.”
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