Students of ours in Lawrence School, Lovedale.
All brilliant girls, completely non-conventional, and completely fearless. It was a pleasure to be with them, talk with them and see them grow...It was also fascinating to see them go through the most painful times, never losing their cool, and with a sweet, rather enigmatic smile which clearly said 'can-but-won't','will-but-don't-feel-like-it-yet', and 'yes-but-on-my-terms'. And, if anyone ever said they would have to do something, it was 'have-to-but-when-I-feel-like-it', leaving those who said the have to spluttering and hopping in frustrated rage, while some of us cheered them on in our hearts, admiring their sheer gumption! These girls merrily coasted along the difficult life in Lovedale, studying, playing, mischievous, standing by each other, and often protecting each other's backs. They would not let anything either faze them, nor would they allow anything to damage their inner core. They realized what they were up against, and decided to stick out their chins and cock their snooks at the world at large. With all the force of their young lives they completely resisted being pummeled and pounded into the Lawrencian mold. As a result, they enriched the lives of all those who saw them for who they really were and loved them for what they were. I did fear for them, wondering if life after school would put paid to their individuality...need not have. All girls today are young people any teacher would be proud of - we certainly are...