Farewell to Vanguard

My farewell to vanguard 

I've moved a lot, which means I have been to a lot of schools. Vanguard was my last destination for high school and it has been the best experience. This school has taught me things beyond the academic level and the teachers kick your butt when you need it.  I know I will miss the surge of creativity and and wonder I got as I walked down the halls and admired the art, or being greeted with a genuine smile from a caring teacher each morning. I know that not every place I go will have these qualities but Vanguard has gotten me ready to move ahead. I am excited to start college but will always remain grateful to the teachers who pushed me to work my hardest and become a better version of myself. 

Advice for Vipers

Advice for Vipers who complain too much

A column by emile babrauskaite

As a girl who is doing everything in her power to graduate because she has so little time left, I would like to say a few things to the students who are slacking.
When a teacher gives you an assignment, you don't have to do it. This is a free country, they can't make you do anything that you don't want to do. However, with no work comes no reward, and if you get mad at the teacher for not passing you when you sat and watched youtube videos all year, then you should know that the world is not your oyster. Your reward is a high school diploma, and you should appreciate and respect the people who help you work towards it, because they don't have to. A teacher can sit there and let you watch youtube videos all year, and will still get paid at the end of the month whether you are failing or not, however, they care enough to help and motivate you.
So the next time you want to whine about an assignment, just take the assignment as a suggestion. If you do it, you get your reward, but if you don't, then don't complain about failing because you didn't take the suggestion that was given. It's your choice.