Dear Wanchese Christian Academy,

I first came to you in the fourth grade. Since then, I have learned many things academically and spiritually. From the many field-trips to the class experiments, I will always hold these memories dearly to my heart. I may have never wanted to show up for class, but I did. I may have never wanted to do homework, but I did. I may have never wanted to get up and present in front of the class, but I did. I am beyond thankful for the teachers that made me do these things.

As I am leaving next week for college, all that I can think of is how I won't be in a class of just four others anymore. I'm sad that I won't be able to walk down the hallway and convince the principal (my mom) to let me go home. I will miss everything about Wanchese Christian Academy.

I graduated last school year and I never thought I would play my last basketball and volleyball game. I am so thankful that WCA had opened the sports program again for me to even play sports. Through basketball and volleyball, I learned about teamwork and sharing and encouraging others.

I learned to put Christ first in all aspects of life whether we were winning or we were losing. Sports became a big part of my life and I have the coaches to thank for that. They pushed me each practice and made me better my game. I will never forget the time I had while in the sport's program.

As mentioned above, the teachers pushed me to always do my best. Wanchese Christian has some of the best teachers around. They were so creative, kind, thoughtful, and let's not forget generous. They always reminded me that God is first and that He is always watching. I can't leave out the school secretary, nurse, counselor.

She is an amazing woman and answered all of my questions even though I no longer attend WCA. While I never said any names, these ladies know who they are.

To finish this letter, I just want to say thank you for investing your time and everything else into me. I wouldn't be who I am today without you in my life. I hope that God continues to bless you and your family for the rest of your life. Thank you for believing in me after all these years.

Love,

One of your students