Comments for Richard Mondello

Comment on July Resolution by Mike

Mike — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 18:06:05 +0000

That’s close to my “summer resolution,” which is to go to the gym for at least 5 hrs/week.

Comment on Valedictory Address by Ricky

Ricky — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 07:25:01 +0000

@Michael: Thank you for the compliments. As for the criticisms, I disagree with all of them universally, as do most of my peers.

@Rob: Dude, you give me way too much credit. But, thank you!

@DoverGirl99: Thank you so much. It may be a shame that I’m leaving, but don’t let it be. Take the reigns, it’s your show now.

@Mackenzie: Thank you, too, for saying such nice things. I love your sister! Obama fans unite, right? You’re so right about that analogy. A downfall may be coming, but I hope it’s preventable. - You may be right about Mr. Watson, but it’s something I try not to think about.

Comment on Not a Game by Ricky

Ricky — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 07:20:03 +0000

@Renee Rosenkranz: It was and is a good idea. Be sure to take over for me, okay?
@ed: I did my best.

Comment on My SAT Preparation by Kim

Kim — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 21:07:19 +0000

Interesting. If I had to redo the SAT I’d prepare for the math section more. I was in precalc when I took it, so none of the problems should have been beyond me. It’s just reading and understanding how to approach a question that got to me–something that’s easy to remedy with preparation.

I disagree somewhat about the SAT being important enough to pay for, though. Between the test fees themselves, application fees, gas and possibly lodgings for campus visits, etc. the admissions process is expensive enough. Someone like you, who’s dedicated enough, can self-study fairly effectively with the right materials. Beyond that I would suggest turning to teachers, other adults and other students before a paid service. And, although this might be somewhat different for you because tech schools seem to be more “numbers-driven,” the SAT is really not the biggest component of your application by far.

That being said, I am already preemptively dreading the GRE, without even knowing for sure if I’ll be required to take it.

Comment on My SAT Preparation by Christine

Christine — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 19:47:58 +0000

You’re never going to believe this but I was planning on asking you about your approach to the SAT. I’m already gearing up for the GRE, which I need to do very well on if I want my grad school plan to be realized now that I decided against high school teaching. This is great advice, something I’ll apply toward GRE studying, although I admit to planning on paying a service as the test approaches.

Also, “I recommend eliminating the stupidity box from your life” is probably the best line ever and will be applied to my facebook quote wall in the near future if you approve of my doing so.

Comment on My SAT Preparation by Christopher Penn, Financial Aid Podcast

Christopher Penn, Financial Aid Podcast — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 13:46:36 +0000

Damn impressive. You know, if you need a summer project, you should think about turning this into an eBook that you can distribute for free online, and kick off your career as a published author. TONS of kids would grab an eBook with a list of recommended podcasts, etc. Hell, I’d even pay you to write the book for one of our web sites.

Comment on Valedictory Address by Mackenzie Lasher

Mackenzie Lasher — Sun, 29 Jun 2008 23:39:17 +0000

Dear Ricky,
This speech was quite amazing yesterday. If my sister hadn’t been sick, there is no doubt in my mind that she would have jumped ontop of her chair in applause at the Obama quote. (In case you remember, my sister was the little girl that ran up to you after Cirque Du Cabaret and said “Obama ROCKS!”) Anyways, I’m the girl that Roisin told you compared our school to the collapse of the Western Roman Empire. I love your website, and best of luck in the future.
Sincerely,
Mackenzie Lasher

PS- I believe the reason as to why Watson wore sunglasses yesterday, was not due to protection from the sun, but to hide tears when it got to the part about him in your speech.

Comment on Valedictory Address by DoverGirl99

DoverGirl99 — Sun, 29 Jun 2008 23:33:03 +0000

ricky,
I was at the graduation yesterday. Your speech was amazing. It’s a shame that you are leaving Dover this year. We need more good people like you in this town. But we all know that you are moving on to bigger and more important things then Dover. Like Socrates said, “The unexamined life is not worth living.” We can thank Mr. Wright for teaching us that.

Comment on Valedictory Address by Rob Bailey

Rob Bailey — Sun, 29 Jun 2008 01:39:49 +0000

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Comment on Valedictory Address by Rob Bailey

Rob Bailey — Sun, 29 Jun 2008 01:36:32 +0000

The best example of a person leading his class into futurehood and maturity that I have ever laid eyes on. A marvelous piece of writing with a dynamite central message. I am honored to have gone to school with this individual, and although I graduated a year before him, I grasped his ability to put a stamp on society positively during his senior year. I am sad that I missed graduation but I can say that if I were part of the class of ‘08, this message would have brought tears to my eyes when I heard it. Congratulations to the class of ‘08, many of which I have spoken to and befriended during my high school years and special congratulations to you Ricky, for helping me out in a few minor ways and making me a believer in you utmost ability to do good.

-Robert Bailey