06/22/2024
A final note from Mrs. Colegrove: (warning - itβs a little long and sappy, but I promise you wonβt see me get weepy with this one!! π€£π₯Ήπ€£)
To the seniors and families of the Class of 2024 - Over the last four years, we have had the privilege of working with and getting to know your student(s). It has been a privilege to help guide them in the many difficult choices and paths on their journey. These years are full of moments and memories we will cherish for years to come. Today after our graduation rehearsal, we had our last meal together and we passed out Hershey bars to all of the kids. I went on to share that when I was little, my Italian great grandmother always had anise candies and cookies on her table. It is the one true core memory that links me to my great grandmother. Everytime I smell black licorice, or have an anise cookie or pizzelle, I am reminded of all the memories we had made together. As a class, we have had some pretty sweet memories together; homecoming champions, winter ball, prom at the winery, fundraisers, concession stands, senior musical, senior trip, senior skip day to Hershey and so many moments in between. Our theme of βmake lots of memoriesβ had high expectations and the kids definitely stepped up to the plate. These sweet moments turned to memories which will forever be imprinted on their heart. We would like to think that everytime each of you eat a Hershey bar, we want you to look back on those βsweetβ memories - it could be an event, a teacher who went above and beyond, a coach, a mentor or a friend. Cherish those memories, as those are the only details you have left of this chapter of your story.
I am a firm believer that it takes a village to help raise successful, thoughtful, and productive humans. Thank you parents, for answering emails, phone calls, reminds and Facebook posts. Thank you for always stepping up when we asked for help - providing endless snacks and paper products for all of the crazy ideas we had. Our number one goal was to make sure that our class had the best. Our kids only get one high school experience, and we were determined to make sure it was the best. Was it perfect? Heck no! But we sure laughed a lot at our mistakes and learned from it. We tried to think of everything and stay organized - but sometimes itβs like herding catsβ¦ itβs impossible. Just know that we tried our very best.
Seniors - as this chapter of your story closes, I hope you took margin notes on the memories made, important events and lessons learned. Let these lessons guide you in your next chapter. Remember who you are and where you came from. I can confidently say that you will all do great things in your future. I am beyond proud of each and every one of you. Love you all sooo much!
π Colegrove
