Jorge Ponce:
CLASS OF 1972
Washington - Lee High SchoolClass of 1972
Arlington, VA
Jorge's Story
Activities: Very active in the civil rights arena; helping less fortunate
Interests: Civil Rights; Politics; Human Rights; Philosophy
Favorite Music: Brazilian; Salsa; Boleros; Jazz; Rythm and Blue
Favorite TV Shows: International News
Favorite Movies: South Pacific; Bitter Sugas (Azucar Amarga);
Favorite Books: Non-fiction
Favorite Quotes: There is a poem by renowned Chilean poet Pablo Neruda, Don't Blame Anyone, that has had a tremendous influence on me. Neruda states that eveyone holds the keys to one's destiny. Nevertheless, success and fulfillment take a lot of hard work,...Expand for more
dedication, and perseverance. He goes on to say that "luck" is the excuse for those who want to justify their failure.
About Me: With a Ponce surname, some people think that I have the fountain of youth secret. I really don't. My family just has good genes.
While I like to have fun in social settings, I try to stay grounded in reality. In other words, I try to avoid things that make me escape the real world. The challenges ahead can only be solved by facing them directly. In the past, I've taken on plenty of bulls by the horn -- although I've never visited Pamplona, Spain.
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