Vicky Soto, 2012’s Person Of The Year
Miss Soto was teaching her little angels when the shooting started.
A gunfire burst down the hall. Shouts. Two more bursts. Miss Soto didn’t know what was going on, but she knew there wasn’t any time. So she told the kids they were going to play a game. She told the kids to hide in the closet, cupboards, cabinets, anything they could fit in. She gave the kids coloring books, colored pencils, anything to keep them quiet.
Wait for the good guys, they are coming. Show me your smile! Miss Soto whispered to her little angels as the footsteps came closer.
The kids aren’t here, Miss Soto told the madman with guns. They’re in the gym.









