The Rubik's Cube Factor

-Natalie Tomlinson, Broadwater Academy
As a candidate for Attorney General, Victoria Long has always held her home close to her heart. The Eastern Shore of Virginia is a remote peninsula dividing the Chesapeake Bay and the Atlantic (if you’ve never heard of it, you’re probably not the only one). It is an agrarian community that survives solely off of the commitments of its citizens, the close-knit relationships extending through every family, and the harmony of humanity and nature. Victoria’s family of ten represents this community in microcosm, and as a result of these parallel factors, she has always been known for her inherent leadership and intuitive understanding.
The decision for Victoria to run was instinctive, as her older sister has held the position of Attorney General and shared her own sensational memories. When asked who her role model is, Victoria quickly responded with this same sister, whose leadership abilities and persistence have modeled the same attributes that she now possesses herself.
On the average school day, one can find Victoria debating a historical controversy, attending every club meeting possible, and, most importantly, solving the Rubik’s Cube she keeps in her purse in a moment of relaxation. After school, one will find her running cross-country, playing basketball, or doing ballet. Even later, she will be at her busy home doing exorbitant amounts of homework or possibly enjoying “The Wizards of Waverly Place” with her younger siblings. Following high school, Victoria has hopes to become an orthopedic surgeon. “It’s like solving a puzzle,” she said, perhaps taking her Rubik’s Cube infatuation to the next level.
As far as running for office goes, Victoria stated, “Meet people the first day! Be confident, your smile is your most important tool.” When asked what she did to relax before a speech she responded lightheartedly, “Babble, just ramble on and on. If I act stupid before I get on, I’ll seem less stupid when I get up there.” And continuing her fascination with enigmas, she concluded that one of her most important characteristics as a candidate for Attorney General is the ability to interpret the motives of those around her. “I really like trying to understand people,” she said, “I love to figure out what other people think and why.”
So, of the candidates running tonight, Victoria Long may have the largest family, most likely the shortest stature, and possibly the most unusual idiosyncrasy, but do not let these factors deter you. After all, our quirks are our greatest similarity.