EXCELLENCE...

Is the result of caring more than others think is wise, risking more than others think is safe, dreaming more than others think is practical, and expecting more than others think is possible.

PRIDE...Justifiable self-respect

STOIC...One who suffers without complaining

FORTITUDE...Strength of mind that enables one to meet danger or bear pain or adversity with courage

COURAGE...The ability to conquer fear or despair

FORMIDABLE...Exciting fear, dread, or awe

IMPOSING...Impressive because of size: bearing dignity or grandeur

UNRELENTING...Not yielding in determination, not letting up or weakening in vigor or pace: Constant

FIERY...Full of emotion or spirit

STRONG...Powerful, vigorous, healthy-robust, not mild or weak, not easily broken, firm, solid, stalwart, tough

SINCERE...Free from hypocrisy: honest

AUTHENTIC...Genuine, real

DOWN-TO-EARTH...Practical, realistic

SPECIAL...Uncommon, noteworthy, particularly favored, individual, unique

HANDSOME...Pleasing and unusually impressive in appearance

MISUNDERSTOOD...To interpret incorrectly