Although we have sometimes chosen the pink color, from now on, let’s choose the “right thing.”
Sky blue in 2024; purple in 2025; and now, in 2026, PINK. If God were to take away our free will, the PINK Seniors would not be everywhere at Dalat. This is not because it is painful to our eyes– which is true–but because it leads us to complain too much, which is probably sin.
We have the freedom to choose many things, which has resulted in not choosing the best color.
You can clap your hands when you want, you can take a walk when you want a breeze, and you can help others if you want to make the “right choice.”
Since we have the freedom of choice, let’s use it for the good! Let's reject the “pink” one! “Let’s do the ‘right’ thing,” as Mr. Arnold–the new high school principal and, apparently, an ice-cream lover–emphasized on the first day of school! Let's make our friends smile one more time! Let's welcome our new friends as we were welcomed when we first came to Dalat!
There is always one friend who loves welcoming new friends, and of whose ability to smoothly start conversations without creating any awkwardness I am sometimes jealous. As you might have guessed, his name is Wonhoo Shin (12). I thought that I would get lots of help from interviewing him, so I did.
I asked, “What was the highlight of the first week of school?” and his reply matched his personality: “Reuniting with friends was so fun, especially returning students.” I am not an expert at making new friends without making myself feel uncomfortable. That is probably because I sometimes find it difficult to start a conversation with a stranger. My pink shirt, however, might help me to gain confidence and grab some attention from the new students, making a conversation more natural.
Due to the attention-grabbing pink color, it’s unfortunate that some people don’t want to wear it. But there are some good things in it. It’s hilarious to look at! It made me laugh when the Senior English Class was filled with pinky pinky people. It eliminates all the worries of being lost. It makes you more noticeable and known–if you enjoy being known in that way.
The reason I remind us of the good things is because we have to search for the Joy. I hope pink does not blind your eyes to look forward to the goal. I hope the nervousness or fear that comes with a new school year does not obliterate your excitement. I hope you walk confidently no matter where you are as a proud Dalat student.
As James says, “Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds” (James 1:2).
Finally, I hope you have the heart to genuinely accept the Word and contend for the faith–even when the trial is pink.
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