Senior Goodbyes

From: Ms. Horton
To: Allie, Anne, Deb, Jasmine, Lateja, QB, Rebecca, Ryan, and Siobvan
Congratulations! I am so proud of all of you! Watching you grow over the past few years has been such a wonderful experience. I’m going to miss all of you so very much. You all have a way of bringing a smile to my face when we are together. Please be sure to come back and visit. Good luck with the next stage of your life – I have faith in all of you! “Today is your day. You’re off to Great Places! You’re off and away!”
-Dr. Seuss

To: Mrs. Rowles
From: Reggie
You are the best coach a runner could ask for. Since I was a freshman, you saw my potential and never gave up on me. Because of you, I’ll always finish everything like an all-out, final 400. Your wisdom and your jokes (Billy’s eyebrows, Kevin’s chest) will always be with me and I’ll miss you like crazy next year.

From: Mr. DeChick
To: Andrew Lee and Brianna Suslovic
Is there anything you DON’T do well?

From: Mr. DeChick
To: Erin Strader and Nicolette Finocchiaro
Thanks for reminding me about what “courage” really means.

From: Mr. DeChick
To: Doug Helm and Rachel Klink
Stay true to your (unique) selves!

From: Mr. DeChick
To: Sam Wormuth and Omar Alsafadi
Stay true to your selfless selves!

From: Mr. DeChick
To: Katie Cieplicki, Megan Gillson and Tessa Devereaux
You’ve been class acts who demonstrated the courage of your various convictions.

From: Mr. DeChick
To: Koy Adams
“Arise, Lazarus, and walk!”

From: Mr. DeChick
To: Micle Chohan
A success story instead of a sad statistic – but I can’t read the handwriting!

From: Mr. DeChick
To: Lamya Zikry
Never stop challenging yourself – and asking others to challenge you. Therein lies the formula for lifelong learning.

From: Mr. Lang
To: Brendan Coli, Alex Katsarsky, Josh Kiesa, Mary Miller, and Lydia Nevin
You are 101 of my favorite students ever. Good luck next year!

From: Mr. Phillips
To: Brianna and Alex
Thank you for your hard work and commitment to Rambunctious these past two years. Without you, we would have no literary magazine. I promise we'll do our best to maintain the tradition you've established. All the best to you both.

From: Mr. Phillips
To my AP Literature students:
The amazing creative writing, the essays so good they made me weep, the dazzling video performances, the incredible talent show, the stunning come-from-behind victory over Creamer's class--it's been a year I'll never forget, truly a highlight of my teaching career. I wish you all the very best.

From: SeQuoia Kemp
To: Mrs. Raicht
It's so sad to have to be saying goodbye to you but I know that this won't be the end of me coming to your class and bothering you. Thank you soo much for writing my college recommendation letter & for inspiring me to study Biology. A big thanks for agreeing to by the adviser of YLOVE? & supporting my vision. There's no good in goodbye when I'm saying it to you Tell Austin I said Hi!!!

From: SeQuoia Kemp
To: Ms.Boettger
My most favorite Chem teacher! Thank you soo much for your support and dedication that you give to your students. You are the absolute best example of an effective teacher! Big thanks and appreciation goes to you for writing my college recommendation letter!! I'll always remember you and your cool earrings & spunky style. Goodbye Ms. B!

From: SeQuoia Kemp
To: Mr. Hartley
one word LOVEU lol Thanks for being my little cheerleader these past four years, you are an inspiration and someone I'll always look up to. I really don't want to say goodbye! So I'll say adios & you can translate!

From: SeQuoia Kemp
To: YLOVE
No words can express my deepest gratitude for you all making the choices to join YLOVE. I love you all, you all are beautiful, smart, respectable young ladies! Always remember "We're the Queens!"

From: SeQuoia Kemp
To: Mrs. Barker and Mrs. Wheeler
My dearest best buddies thank you for all the good laughs and scrumptious candy! I'll miss messing with you ladies every day! Good bye, but not forever, I'll be back to take some candy!

From: SeQuoia Kemp
To: Mrs. Vieau
Goodbye Mrs.Vieau, gosh, who will I have next year to make sure I'm all organized and send out my mail? I'll miss you immensely! Don't have too much fun without me next year!

From: SeQuoia Kemp
To: Counseling Staff
So sad to say good bye to the best counseling staff in central new york! Thank You for all of your support throughout the years! I'll miss you all so much!

From: SeQuoia Kemp
To: Mr. Dowdell and Mr. Gasparini
Mr.Dowdell & Mr.Gasparini: Two of kind! You guys were all a high school kid could ask for. Mr.D you'll always be like a father to me and always made sure I stayed on the right path. Thank you so much! Mr. G according to NY your the best Principal and I agree I'm honored to have been a student at JD!

From: SeQuoia Kemp
To: Mrs. Sahyoun
Thanks for embedding the love of the Spanish language into my heart! I will come back speaking fluently, ONE DAY!

From: Brianna Suslovic
To: Mr. Gasparini
Thanks for being the best principal ever! I am so lucky to have had your guidance and encouragement for four years of high school... it has been unforgettable, and I'll miss it more than you know!

From: Brianna Suslovic
To: Mr. Dowdell
D - thanks for everything! I am so glad that you've gotten to see me grow over the years. Thank you for always giving me a place to shine, and for helping me through the Kente Cloth Program, Drug & Alcohol Summit, and other activities this year. :) I will be back to visit and help with the future Kentes!!

From: Brianna Suslovic
To: Reggie Coli
You'll never be Brendan to me - Spirit Guides for life.

From: Brianna Suslovic
To: Sam Wormuth
Dougie rematch at our 10th reunion. It's a done deal.

From: Brianna Suslovic
To: Carolyn Mooney
Two words: Lovebugs Forever.

From: Brianna Suslovic
To: Koy, Christian, and Jess
Thank you for being the best friends a girl could ask for. I have no idea what I'd do without you three. I am so glad that we've had so many chances to make memories in high school because I will go MAD with loneliness come August 27th! Much peace, love and happiness always.

From: Brianna Suslovic
To: Mr. Phillips & Ms. Panek
Thanks for taking on Book Club! It blossomed under your care, and I will sincerely miss working with both of you! Thank you for the extra hours and patience that the club required; it paid off!

From: Brianna Suslovic
To: Austin Zmolek
My little editor! Make me proud next year - you have so much potential, and you will go SO far! Much love.

From: Brianna Suslovic
To: Mis Maestras Favoritas (Sra. DeJesús, Sra. Pacilio, y Sra. Sahyoun)
Gracias por todo. No puedo creer que es el fín del año escolar. Nunca olvidaré las memorias de sus clases, y espero que yo pueda obtener más fluencia en la lengua en los años próximos. :)

From: Brianna Suslovic
To: All of the teachers that I've had at J-DHS
Thank you for EVERYTHING. I appreciate the patience and the support, along with the valuable knowledge that you've gifted me. I feel so prepared for the future, and I certainly wouldn't without your help and guidance! I'll be back to visit. :)

From: Brianna Suslovic
To: RamPage Staff & Mrs. Conner
Okay guys, I know I badgered you all year, but we really had a successful go at it! I'm so proud of all of you, and I know that you'll carry on the legacy! Don't drive your fantastic advisor crazy - deadlines matter! Keep me updated on RamPage happenings, because you have a bright future ahead of you with this. Much love!