Osprey Blocks

Though a few things may have been lost or shuffled around, (anyone looking for missing horoscopes should contact Kyle Edmondson) everyone seems to have found their way up to the "campus in the sky," and the Ospreys' migration is slowly becoming a thing of the past. After rain, shine, and snow days, believe it or not, readers, the Animas Quill is finally back! 

It seems our new building was just the start of many great things. All around us, we see the scaffolding of new ideas rising into the sky. Concepts once confined to blueprints are becoming realized as we speak. Even as we celebrate our progress, however, it's important to remember our history and roots. As you walk through the door in the morning, remember that this situation was made possible through the hard work of many dedicated teachers, parents, and students. Our founders had a vision for better living and education, and it's our duty to make sure that vision lives on. We keep it alive by daring to think outside the box, to step up, create, and inspire. 

We also must not forget that the land we stand on wasn't given up freely (see the Land Acknowledgement at the bottom of this page). The history of our campus–and our country–is spattered with blood and injustice. While it is impossible for us to right the wrongs of the past, we can and must make choices that lead to a better world going forward. Our school can be a safe place for every student in need, and a vehicle to an equal and educated society.  

So, Ospreys, welcome to a new issue, a new home, and a new era! I trust that our creative, driven community will put the huge gifts we've received to very good use.