“The Atheneum is the school, it’s life, it’s the world in miniature, with all its horrors and greatness. It is the microcosm of society where hierarchies are established and destinies are mapped out. In that oppressive environment we learn the art of survival, the art of being strong and relentless in the face of adversity. There we learn that the only way out is to fight, resist and win.”— Raul Pompéia, The Atheneum