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A Thank You Letter To My High School Teachers

You formed me into a student that was ready for college and life; I thank you for that.

Abigail Willingham
Jun 13, 2016
Henderson State University
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A Thank You Letter To My High School Teachers
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To my high school teachers,

Thank you for pushing me past my limits when I wanted to quit. You saw a potential in me that I didn’t see in myself. Whether it was a main subject, such as English, or an elective like theater, you wanted to see me succeed, no matter what I said I couldn’t do. I’m thankful for that because I can now see my full potential in college and know what I can or can’t do. Without you all, I may have never ended up at a four-year university.

Thank you for helping me break out of my shell. I came into high school as someone who was mostly shy and kept to herself. The teachers I had my freshman year helped me change that. Without being on the dance team, I wouldn’t have joined theater. Without my theater teacher, I wouldn’t have broken out of my shell as much as I did. I thank you the most for that. My theater teacher, Mr. Standly, forced me to step out of my comfort zone and do things I had never done before. Him doing this helped me succeed in theater through high school, dance through high school and my first two years of college, and just in life in general. I wouldn’t have the friends I have today without these teachers.

Thank you for ignoring me when I complained about the workload that was being given to us. You ignored me because no matter how much I said I couldn’t do it, you knew that I could. You told me that all of this work was nothing compared to the amount we would get in college. Now I can say you were right. Thank you for the workload that you gave me and prepared me for the years in college.

Thank you to those who have kept in touch with me even after I graduated. I know that nothing will change, because y’all do care and would help me to the best of your abilities if ever needed.

Thank you for always being there for us, especially when we lost a classmate, and you lost a student. Y'all were some of the biggest helpers for my graduating class in such an event.

Once again, thank you for everything you’ve done for me through the years. I’m eternally grateful for you all!

Love,

Your former student

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