My letter to the editor: http://www.thehawkeye.com/storync/Grant-Mead-051010
Good experiences
I'm a senior at Burlington High School graduating in a few weeks. There are lots of people I would love to thank — from my peers to administration people. My life has not come to an end with Burlington School District or school for that matter. It hasn't just begun either. It's just one of many life-changing experiences that I have taken.
One main person I would like to thank is my principal, Mr. Messenger. It's great that we have a principal who lets us students organize and engage in great activities here at the high school.
Thank you, sir, for all the hard work and long hours you put in every day.
Now some people might not know this, but being 19 I have had one of the greatest experiences my last year at the high school. I have had the opportunity to serve alongside the BCSD technology department. I have learned the ins and outs of taking care of one of the largest network operations in southeast Iowa.
Thank you Mr. Brackett and the BCSD tech department for this wonderful experience. I hope to be able to apply what I have learned to help others.
My sophomore year, I was introduced to speech and debate. Let me tell you that Mr. Kurth is a great coach for this and I have learned many speaking techniques that have helped me a lot. Thank you, sir, for all the long hours you took out of your time to teach me and take me to events.
Around my junior year, I got involved in drama club. Mr. Nelson is the director for this and he is a well-respected guy. I have had the opportunity to be in a few plays directed by him. I have made new friendships and learned a lot of history. My very last play ever for BHS was "Our Town," a slow play but with a lot of educational background to it.
When President Obama came to Iowa, he said we need young teachers to educate these young people in a whole new way. I'm glad to see that BHS is doing this by having young people: Mr. Hanson, a young outgoing guy, teaching English while coaching debate and tennis; Miss Birch and Miss Wilson, who teach in the Science Department engaging us in a fun way.
On my last note, it's great to see that we have a great library director, Mr. McKee, who is up to date on technology. He has been a great help by not only teaching students new websites or tools to help them on that paper but also helping out all the departments at the high school. Oh, before I forget, the man has an iPad. It's the newest device Apple has on the market. If you see Mr. McKee, he will have an iPhone, iPad or some type of Apple in his hands ready to help you.
Hope to see BHS and BCSD keep on growing.
GRANT MEAD
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