Inside the Trinity Studio: Mr. Rob McBride, PE Teacher

Inside the Trinity Studio: Mr. Rob McBride, PE Teacher

Trinity’s PR and Marketing Committee will be featuring several articles on Trinity teachers and staff. Based on the popular Bravo TV show Inside the Actor’s Studio starring James Lipton, our version called Inside the Trinity Studio will highlight a select group of faculty members by asking the subject 10 questions requiring one-word answers. It is challenging for the interviewee and fun for the reader. We hope you enjoy this interesting look at one of Trinity’s leaders, Mr. Rob McBride, PE teacher. 

Mr. McBride was interviewed by Margaret Timberlake, a Trinity School parent.

Date of interview: November 1, 2017

1.    What is your favorite word? COMMITMENT

2.    Where would you like to live? IRELAND

3.    Who is your favorite musician? JIMMY BUFFET

4.    Who is your favorite fictional hero? ROCKY BALBOA

5.    Who is your favorite real-life hero? MY DAD

6.    What sound or noise do you hate? NAILS ON A CHALKBOARD

7.    What sound or noise do you love? LAUGHTER

8.    What profession other than your own would you like to attempt? PGA GOLF PRO

9.    What do you most value in friends? RESPECT

10. What would like to hear God say when you arrive at the Pearly Gates? YOU STILL LOOK GOOD!

Mr. McBride's favorites: Blue, football, Eagles or Notre Dame, St. Patrick's Day

January's Virtue of the Month: HONESTY

          THE VIRTUE OF HONESTY

When you think of someone's reputation, you usually think of his or her HONESTY. Very early on, you will be identified by classmates as an honest or dishonest person. When people know you are honest they will like you, rely on you, and want to be around you. No one wants to be around a liar. So it is very important that you guard your honest reputation.

An HONEST person always speaks the truth.

HONEST persons:

~ Tell the truth despite the consequences.

~ Do their own homework.

~ Write a report without copying.

~ Return things that he/she borrowed.

You are being honest when you...

~ Tell a friend the truth
~ Keep your eyes on your own paper
~Clean up your room after making a promise
~ Give the cashier the extra money she gave you by mistake
~ Keep a friend's secret
~ Admit you made a mistake
~Turn in a wallet full of money that you found

Honesty is being sincere, truthful, trustworthy, honorable, fair, genuine, and loyal with integrity.

You guard your honest reputation by constantly practicing honesty. Like any other habit, honesty must be cultivated. The more you do it, the more it becomes a part of your nature. HOW WILL YOU PRACTICE HONESTY THIS WEEK?

HONESTY IS THE BEST POLICY