And it’s been a dream since middle school where I was admonished daily to quit goofing off and live up to my potential.   Here’s to Mrs Merritt who literally tied me to my seat in 4th grade.  And Mrs Peterson who taught me to read in 1st. And Miss Segraves who taught me about beauty.   And Miss Ava Thomas who inspired me to catch fire.  And Mike Major who didn’t record as many absences as he could have. This is what’s going to come of all that.  Thank you.

Except Mrs Merritt.   That was just rude.