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also shines through in our twice-a-month “Small Mr. Madding grounds us in the reality that adversity
Groups” sessions, where each student chooses a leader will never fully disappear, but neither will our ability
to discuss religion, society, and life. My friends and I to rise above it. His words have pushed me to keep my
have chosen him as our leader for four years. Whether head high, to act on what I believe, and to do so with
talking about the polarization of our country or the humility rather than pride. There isn’t another adult,
importance of civility, he consistently urges us to take aside from those in my family, from whom I’ve learned
a step back, think critically, and engage with empathy. more about leadership, patience, and integrity. I am
He reminds us that disagreement does not have to mean proud to call Mr. Madding not just my principal, but
division, which is a message that feels increasingly vital my mentor—a person whose impact will guide me far
today. beyond high school.

Article Submitted by
Deklan White ALL SAINTS

Deklan White attends All Saints. His extracurricular activities include Scouting, swimming,
soccer, piano, and STEM competitions. His hobbies/passions include geography, history,
and space. He plans to graduate with a degree in GIS (Geographic Information Systems)
and possibly earn a master’s in Mechanical Engineering, in order to pursue a career in
the field of geointelligence.

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