Mrs. Michelle Harless has made me aware of the generosity that has been granted for my benefit, and I intend to use my writing ability, which in the past has stirred up interest, caused discussions to take place that need to take place and generated change in a world that needs too much of it, to express my gratitude not only in response to the kindness that is allowing me to take part in the band’s trip to Florida this summer, but also as a thank you to every faculty member for making my experience at Sheldon Clark High School a memorable one.
I’ve not had every teacher in class. I’ve not spoken to every lunch lady. I’ve not waved at every custodian. I have been shaped by every single one of you, though.
Every thing I’ve learned either in the classroom or out, every floor I’ve walked on, every hot dog I’ve consumed on Fridays has made me who I am. From my beginning as a minute freshman who could have quickly became consumed by the frantic pace of high school life, it was all of the contributions you have made that allowed me to reach the end of senior year unharmed, at least for the most part.
I’ve tried to give back as much as I can to this school. In the future, during college and after it has finished up, I’d love to help out as much as I can around
I am a live personality. I can be quiet, but never am I idle. This aspect of myself has led to some people becoming unsettled by comments I make or opinions I state about things. This school has made me that way, however, and I am glad for it.
I won’t apologize for anything I have said or might say in the future that has upset people. I do want to use this as an opportunity to say, though, that, I am glad you took interest enough in what I had to say TO get angry, TO agree, TO form some kind of opinion at all. This school has made me the man I am, the man who wants to know it all, the man who asks questions, the man who wants to stick up for those he feels needs it, the man who won’t stand around and let a roof leak. You all have made me this person, and I thank you thousands of times for it.
Because, thanking you is the only entirely good thing I can do. I’m never going to make everyone in the world happy, nor do I feel that is my job in this life.
I am going to try my best to make your world better though, regardless of if you agree with my tactics or not. You made me, Sheldon Clark – thank heavens for it, too.
Batman, AWAY!!!
Joshua Aaron Moore
Quote of the Day
"Any man's life will be filled with constant and unexpected encouragement if he makes up his mind to do his level best each day." --- Booker T. Washington
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