I graduated as a part of the Galax High School class of 2015. I now attend Lynchburg College. When I look back on my high-school experience, I look back fondly. I did not waste my time. I had fun and made friends that I have managed to keep up with since graduation. The best part of my high school experience was the amazing teachers that I had the opportunity to learn from.

The teachers I had the privilege to have were amazing. They were always extremely supportive of their students in and out of the classroom. I know many others could go and did go to their teachers for any problems that came about. Even after graduation, the teachers have continued to be supportive and a shoulder to lean on for many of their prior students. For that, I want to say thank you.

Thank you for helping me realize where my passions lie and teaching us all that accountability is one of the most important qualities to have.

Thank you for always pushing us to do more and go farther than we thought we could.

Thank you for always taking high school seriously even though we often did not.

Thank you for showing us the wonders of living in a close-knit small community.

Thank you for always believing in us and supporting us. We may not have appreciated everything you did while we were in high school, but you did way more than you ever had to. I do not miss high school, but I am appreciative that you all made my time there great.

After hearing about some teacher horror stories about teachers from other schools, I will forever be grateful for having the wonderful group of educators I did. I definitely did not love everything about Galax High School, but I did love the teachers. You are all greatly underappreciated. The teachers of Galax High School are some of the best.

Thank you for everything.

Stay positive.