This is the true joy in life, 

being used for a purpose recognized by yourself as a mighty one. 

Being a force of nature instead of a feverish, selfish little clod of ailments and grievances, 

complaining that the world will not devote itself to making you happy. 

I am of the opinion that my life belongs to the whole community and as long as I live, 

it is my privilege to do for it what I can. 

I want to be thoroughly used up when I die, 

for the harder I work, the more I live. 

I rejoice in life for its own sake. 

Life is no brief candle to me. 

It is a sort of splendid torch which I have got hold of for the moment 

and I want to make it burn as brightly as possible before handing it on to future generations."

- George Bernard Shaw 

Katherine Munson, NCHS English Department & Head Swim Coach