Burnt Hills Ballston Lake High School - Spartan Epic Hilltop Yearbook (Burnt Hills, NY)

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Close your eyes and open your doors to imagination Envision the ocean of Yesterday and its sands of Time. Two Spartans; different in appearance, but identical in soul, Stand facing each other; sword and shield in hand You listen intently as the older of the two speaks: “Return with your shield or on it! Maintain your Pride, Your sense of Identity; Your Strength Live simply; be brave; endure all hardships without complaint Say little. ” You look closer, finding you are the one to whom he speaks. “Yes,” you answer. “The Spartans, despite the difference in time, remain unaltered Our Pride, Glory and Strength still depict our title. As the mighty Spartans of your time lived So those of all time will. It is your influence which can shield Time’s changes. ” As you begin to open your eyes again Understand that you are one of the best You are responsible for maintaining your given qualities. You are a Spartan. — Dew