A Touching Tribute

A TRIBUTE TO MRS. PATRICIA SHOCKLEY, THE KEYHOLDER -   What is life without art? It is the palest, darkest, most despondent dimension. We live on degrees. We live on technology. We live on policy. Yet without beauty, without art, we are nothing, void: no longer that light approaching Olympus, no longer that cry aloud into the universe – no longer, as it were, human.   We ar...

A TRIBUTE TO MR. JOHN KOZLOWSKI, THE NOTORIOUS K.O.Z. -   After four years of college, I remember my university’s General Chemistry Program as, still, one of the craziest, hardest experiences of my academic life. However, I did not go alone. I had already been through Pre-AP and AP Chemistry, two of the best classes I’ve ever had the joy of taking. And thanks to Mr. John Kozlowski �...

Dr. Burkemper was my College 101 teacher during my senior year. I remember that being such an exciting yet terrifying class. It meant that high school was really coming to an end and that I had to figure out how to navigate college. Luckily for me, I had her wonderful guidance and support during that time. Dr. Burkemper wasn't just an educator but also a listening ear. She always said that she wasn't...

Mr.Heumann, I had you as my geometry teacher my sophomore year & although geometry was never my strong suit, you pushed me and kept faith in me passing your class… which I did. Barely. Thank you for the laughs in class and warnings during the passing periods, we all knew your voice very distinctively.    Good luck and have fun with wherever life takes you during retirement! Congratul...

Dr.Arnel, you have inspired me to be the happiest version of myself, even on the toughest of days. There was never a day that went by that I saw you without a smile on your face. You were always so welcoming with a friendly good morning or wave to whomever you would pass. I could hear you from down the hall and just know that something was coming my way as well. You, Sir, made people feel seen and ...

I’m so happy but sad to see Mrs. Head go. I remember just being able to talk to her about anything and everything. Thank you for showing me some of the best books I read during high school. Love you.    -Chyanne Crafton, Class of 2017   Mrs. Head was my cheer coach my freshman year of high school. To this day we still keep in touch. If that doesn’t show you how amazing o...