Class of ‘10 APELCers
Because I commit myself to posting class notes and assignments every day of the school year, sometimes in two subjects, it’s easy for me to drop the (self-imposed) obligation when summer arrives, and so it may seem strange to be writing this many weeks into summer. As is my custom, though, I want to (belatedly) congratulate all of the graduating senior and two graduating junior APELCers: first period’s Nicole, Trevor, Andy, and Andrew; second period’s Damon, Carl, and Joe; third period’s Ebaa, Joy, Leigh, Elly, Jordan, Kristin, Michael, and Ellie; and fourth period’s Laurel, Bre, and Meg. And congratulations also those seniors who were APELCers as juniors during the 08-09 school year: third period’s Lauren, Nora, Devin/Frank, Jessica, Karen, Keri, and Lil’ Chongs; and fourth period’s Jean-Paul, Smokin’ Tony, Heather, Tim, Angelica, Jordan, my Dawg Doug (he’s got hugs), Daniel, and Andrew.
Best hopes of success to all of you wherever you find yourselves next and in the ensuing years. Make good decisions, think critically, and act conscientiously, please, because I and my family’ll be living in the future you help shape.
If you feel inclined, I’d be happy to hear from you in an email or even a visit (if I’m fortunate enough to still be teaching here) in the future from the front lines of your lives about how you’re changing the world.
And remember, since it gets tougher from here, next time you feel like it’s just one of those days, when you just can’t seem to win, if things don’t turn out the way you planned: Figure something else out, don’t stay down, try again! Yeah!