#6: ROSA CLAPP

Dear Mrs. Rogers,

When I first met you, I thought for sure you were crazy. When you asked me to join the Robotics team this year, I thought you were even crazier. I was not interested in doing any more work my senior year but it didn’t take long before you had fully convinced me. After all, I am an overachiever. When I wasn’t interested in math and coding, you gave me a place on the notebook crew where I could put my writing skills to good use. You gave each member an important role and a team to rely on.

Throughout this year, I have spent more time with you and the team than I would have thought possible. The long car rides and constant teasing probably made you miserable but we adored you. You weren’t afraid to join in on our arguing or guilt trip us with a speech about not slacking. You made the most tedious days fun and the Mondays not so dreadful. You have a motherly love that you show towards all of your students, whether we’re having a good day or getting carsick on the bus. You gave your kindness, your patience, and most of your time to our ragged team.

Although I’m not going into the engineering field, you have taught me values and skills that I will carry with me throughout any career. Throwing me onto the presentation team or forcing me to share my opinion is probably one of the best things anyone could have done for me. You are a truly special person and I will forever be thankful for all the time you have dedicated to each and every one of us. You have made a huge impact on my life and I am proud to be called one of your students.

Sincerely,

Rosa Clapp

Dear Mrs. Sarah Lageschaar,

I wanted to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude for everything you have done for me this school year. Roughly around 9 months ago, I was privileged to be paired with you in the office for two blocks for the whole year and I wouldn’t have it any other way. I have learned so much from you simply by how you are by nature. You are always on top of everything and are never afraid to lend a hand to anyone who needs it. You are so unbelievably kind to whoever walks into the office, and you constantly try to make everyone feel special.

You are an inspiration to me as a young woman. You are an amazing wife to your husband and an incredible mom, a loyal follower to the lord, and without failure, you give 110% at your job every single day. You balance everything flawlessly. You have shown me what it means to be a strong, hardworking, and compassionate woman. I have never seen you not give something your best possible effort. On top of that, you are there not just for me and the other students, but I see you go above and beyond for the other teachers and staff as well.

I have learned so much from you. You are an exceptional human being. I feel more secure and capable of taking on life because of your encouragement and guidance. I am more confident in myself and I have you to thank for that. I will never forget every single word of advice you have given me. You always asked me how I was doing every day, and a lot of the time that’s all someone needs for their day to be just a little better. You always showed me that you genuinely cared about me, and praised all my successes. Your impact on my life has been profound. Seventeen-year-old me really needed someone like you in her life. I’ll always remember you.

Thank you so much for everything you have done for me.

Sincerely,

Sol Torres