Class of 2016: YOU ROCK!!!


The day is here! The class of 2016 is getting ready to walk across the stage and claim the fruits of their labor. Today, at PHS, 90ish of the most brightest, caring, silly, hard headed and beautiful young men and women I have ever met, will claim their high school diploma.
It hasn't been easy! I know! I've listened to your stories and your complaints. I've cried tears of joy when you brought your acceptance letters for me to read. I've laughed histerically with your quirky remarks and your insane stories that I'm pretty sure I am the only adult who's ever heard them. I've cried tears of frustration and hurt when things don't go the way you've planned and you hurt. I've watched you flourish from silly and sometimes rude freshmen to mature, respectful young adults.
I am proud to say that you did it! Some did it with little worries and others struggled and fought right down until today.
It's been a long road but believe me when I say, this is only the beginning. I can not wait to see what the future has in store for all of you! I am so proud of the future Doctors, nurses, service men and women, teachers, firefighters, police, scientists, and more that I will look in the face today and say congratulations! I am in awe of each and every one of you. Some have been my students others I've met through word of mouth but all of you have made a lasting impression in my heart. I will keep a little piece of all of you with me. When I need that extra push or incentive, I will think of all of you and push myself to get up and keep going as I have learned that from you. 

Now, gooo!!!! Show the world how amazing only you can be. Señora will be watching and cheering from the sidelines! Love you all to infinity and beyond! Do not hesitate to call on me for that extra word of encouragement, that extra kick in the butt when you're ready to quit, or that quiet listening ear when you just need to be listened to.  I'll be here. Waiting and knowing how amazing you really are! Good luck and God bless!
Los amo!!!! 

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