Peace, Friendship, Non-Violence, Tolerance; these are all positive virtues that Mercury supports. When students think about and act in accordance with these virtues, they make our school and the world a better place. It is in this spirit, that Mercury sponsored the ” Express Peace” Contest. The following is one of the winning entries:
ByJose Lebron A Poem of PHS AcceptanceFrom the West Indies to the East Indies, From Arabia to Patagonia, We are all equals, We are one race, We are one people. We all cry in the same language, We smile in the same way, Let’s stop the hate, And respect each other today. Let us understand, who we are We all have the potential To be president, kings, and czars Actors, Doctors, maybe All-Stars. We’ve come to this place Known as PHS Regardless of creed, sex, or race To give it our best. So let’s all come together, Get rid of what slows us down, And become something better Call this place “OUR town” So let us leave our mark Change the globe, Help friends in the dark, Enjoy our adobe. It doesn’t matter where we are from We just want A nice warm welcome And no more taunts. From the West Indies to the East Indies, From Arabia to Patagonia, We are all equals, We are one race, We are one people. -José Lebrón |