Aya Kordy Departs with the Tools to Achieve her own Desires
By Ingy Fahmy
Five years ago, Aya Kordy had no intention of attending Schutz American School let alone graduate from it. She used to be enrolled in the British School of Alexandria, and she was preparing to attend the Arab Academy. Nonetheless, here we are five years down the line, where Aya will be graduating from Schutz and very grateful that her father pushed and insisted that she continue her schooling career here. Aya’s classmates have no doubt that she is destined to reach incredible places with her undeniable talents. Being voted the school’s loudest female, most likely to make it to Hollywood, and the most energetic individual are all small determinants to what adds up to create Aya’s personality. At any given day, you can walk through the front porch to see and hear Aya putting on a performance of some sort whether she does it intentionally or not; you will be guaranteed a scene that will very much entertain you.
Aya is an individual who does not necessarily know what she wants but there is no doubt that when she does figure out what she does want, she will get it. To emphasize on that point, she does not like to think about the future and what it holds for her; Aya likes to concentrate at what is considered to be “the here and the now”. Aya has not yet decided as to where she will be attending college. In her mind, her options are either a certain college in London or the American University in Cairo where she plans to earn a degree in Mass Communication and Journalism. When asked where she sees her self ten years down the line, she replied, “I have no idea. I still haven’t even decided where I am going for college. It is bad enough that I know I am leaving home and my school. I tend to stop myself from thinking that much into the future”.
As a young adult still trying to realize what she wants from her life, Aya harbors the element of not resting till she gets what she has in her mind. She almost never gives up and is always out there. She keeps pushing and pushing until what she desires is obtained. However, Aya might come off as a very strong-hearted individual; but actually, she is the most sensitive person you can meet. She may act strong in front of a person, but on the inside so many emotions and thoughts are going on. Add to that, if any one utters a single bad or offensive word about wither her family or her friends there is no doubt that she will defend them and do what is necessary to protect their name. By nature, Aya is a very protective and helpful human being; she tends to abide by the saying “The world is my country, its citizens are my brethren, and to do well is my religion”.
Nearly closing the book on her days at Schutz, Aya is aware that her name will no longer appear on the enrollment list, consequently, she stresses that Schutz will always be a part of her life. Aya reminisces on the countless moments she lived through at Schutz some of which include: the Romeo and Juliet play, the Ronny and Julie production, the canteen boycott, the Fashion Show, and definitely her presentation to Mrs. Suzanne Mubarak, the Egyptian First Lady. Aya cannot bear the thought of walking away from the sense of family that dominates the school and is not present in many institutions she has previously attended. However, Aya expresses that she is somehow glad to be leaving Schutz at this time because, “I feel that many Schutz traditions have changed and what is left of that tradition is now changing”.
Through her five years at Schutz, Aya walks away from it all with a very prominent life lesson and that is to constantly ask “WHY?” She further explains herself by quoting to me, “Millions saw the apple fall, but Newton was the one who asked why. And Schutz taught me WHY”. Before officially ending her days here she wanted to lend the current juniors and the rest of the classes a piece of advice that she came to realize, “Someone once told me that I have to choose what I want to loose, for I cannot have everything. So know what you are willing to give up because there will always be those who will not allow you to have everything”.
Exiting the school with the diploma she earned with all her effort and motivation is what will keep Aya striving for a better future for herself. Aya has learned to open herself to endless opportunities and never limit herself to one option. With that in mind, I am sure that Aya will go out to the world and surprise us all with her future doings and Schutz will be proud to have harbored such a successful individual.
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