Memories, letters, and farewells

Sad farewells are given to those people who are extremely prized and special.

Dear Mr . Hoad-Reddick,

You are one of the reasons school is so much fun. We will miss our past years with you. We hope you will miss us as much as we will miss you! Thank you for being such an awesome principal. For an awesome 38-year career, here are our 38 reasons why we love you!

1. You are always happy and kind to others. - Isabella C.

2. I love the way you dress in your fun ties! - Annabelle S

3. You were great at being Sriracha sauce on Halloween. - Olivia Mac

4. You are amazing at the Macarena! - Olivia Matt

5. You are always kind, very funny and have the best ties. - Meleesa H

6. You are so understanding, you are the best principal I’ve ever had. - Gabby F

7. A magnificent principal, who was always understanding and brought joy to the Middle School. Taylor. L

8. Always up for a crazy new PBL challenge! Mrs. W

9. Open to any and all of our new book ideas. Mrs. W

10. I’m almost taller than you. Meleesa. H

11. Thank you for participating in the events. Evangeline. M

12. You are the best at doing the announcements. Isabella. C 13. You always have the best ties. - Olivia Matt

14. Thank you for pooping eggs and organizing Easter last year. - Oliver W

15. You are so sweet and accepts suggestions. - Taylor L

16. Always there to greet us at lunch. - Meleesa H

17. I hope you get a suntan on your next vacation. - Olivia Mac

18. I like Mr. Hoad because you are funny. - Nicholas S

19. He is so generous and always puts us first. - Taylor L

20. He makes fun activities and gives us candy. - Levi C

21. All of the fun things you dress up as on holidays. - Olivia Matt

22. Cya in Florida! - Meleesa H

23. Thank you for always being involved. - Alyssa L

24. Thank you for the eggs and also go to Hawaii it is way more cheap. - Oliver W

25. Always lookin’ sharp in your suit. - Levi C

26. Dear Mr. Hoad-Reddick, you are a leader, motivator, accepting. Thank you. - Solomon. B

27. You always say hi to us a lunch. - Evangeline M

28. Thank you for inspiring us. - Alyssa L

29. Your funny voice effects on announcements. - Olivia Matt

30.He lights up the hallway with his fancy ties. He makes every year so much fun! - Jackson G

31. Great and innovative ideas. - Solomon B

32. I loved your amazing mustache. - Nick S

33. I am a new student this year and you made my first year great! - Annabelle S

34. I like Mr. Hoad because he often joins our recess activities. - Tab H

35.He always comes in with a smile on his face. - Olivia Mac

36. You have done a great job being the principal of middle school. - Levi C

37. Mr. Hoad was the best Easter bunny last year. I got so many good pics with him! - Gabby F

We hope you enjoy this little gift from 601. Thank you for being such a great principal! Congratulations on your retirement. Enjoy!!

Love from the 601 team!

From Mr. Cormican and the students of 602