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 It's All Sour Grapes To Me NOTE: This essay does not represent the opinions held by Jesuit High School or JHSnet. It simply represents the opinions of Dean Avdalas. Also, any false information or grammar / spelling errors below are those of Mr. Avdalas. His essay is published "as-is." To Whom It May Concern, My name is Dean Avdalas and I am very upset
to read the newest article on JHS.NET. Mr. Rigopoulos has written series of articles on
this site. The newest article which has been posted on the site is very inappropriate and
unprofessional. He is attacking my personal status. He is a quote in his article: However,
last time I checked Mr. Avdalas was not president or vice-president so let me ask you Mr.
Avdalas, "What right do you have to tell JHSnet how to spend its money?" Not
even the president could tell JHSnet how to spend money given to it. Second order of business......... Mr. Rigopoulos had to attack my personal status which is a dull, inapropriate, and unprofessional move. Obviously he is an amateur writer but he should know a little better. Here is another quote from his great article: It seems the Mr. Avdalas has taken a hypocritical view on this particular subject. Isn’t he the same student that I have seen behind the wheel of an expensive Mercedes? If he feels that I am ruining the image of Jesuit by showcasing fast cars, maybe he should stop doing the same and take the bus to school. Hey Dean, open mouth, insert foot! Once again everyone has missed the point of my articles. No one said you had to be rich and drive a fast car. I will be honest let all the readers know that yes I do or have driven to school an explorer, honda, 2 mercedes, and an RX-7. Let me give you a little background Mr. Rigopoulos abou these cars. Again here comes another example about knowing something before adding them into the article. Lets start with the mercedes I drove sophomore year. My parents bought the car in 1981. One day I was driving carelessly and ran into a girl who was stopped at a green light. The car was 15 years old. The Honda belongs to my mom. It is a 1990 Honda Accord. We purchased it my seventh grade year at an auction so pretty good price. Next comes the 1989 Mazda RX-7 Convertable which was also bought at an auction last year. Next comes an 1986 Mercedes which was purchased last year from a dealer. Sure when it first came out it was a very expensive car, but when one goes and buys it when it is 12 years old I do believe that it is not the same price where it once used to be. My next car is my current car an explorer which was purchased after trading in a couple of cars and also get this Mr. Rigopoulos I payed half the cost for the car with my hard earned money. Wow what???? Rich kids work? but wait I am not labeling myself as a rich kid. I have worked the last two years at Leslies Pool Supplys, coaching football and basketball, reffing football and basketball, and also painting with my father. My parents came straight from Greece and they have been working hard all their life. We are not high class, so please do not stereotype my family as a rich family. Know the facts before writing anymore articles. Last and Final points I would like to make goes to the Staff of JHS.NET. This site looks great, I have viewed the guestbook and have read many possitive notes about the site. But this kind of garbage that attacks certain individuals personal status should not be allowed on this web site. I have not said anything wrong to Mr. Rigopoulos. I do not go around and publicize my cars at school. It does not matter what kind of car you drive in life it matters who you are going to be. Where you go to school. You won't go far on what kind of car you will drive. thank you for your time. |
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