DONE!

I don't know who feels more triumphant, the seniors or we the teachers of ICSB. The seniors can certianly claim this as more of a milestone, as it marks the end of their high school career. But it has been a milestone year for me, too, in so many ways. I SUCCESSFULLY completed my first year of real teaching. The fact that I was successful is huge, in that I feel like I did a good job in spite of the overwhelming challenge that it has been for almost the entire year. I have had a great first year here, having met so many wonderful friends and families and students. I am certainly feeling at home here. But I am also lonely! I miss my family and everybody back home! I can't wait to see you all this summer.

Below are some pictures of a few of my seniors I caught during their reception post graduation.

Erin will be joining her sister in Ohio and will be taking classes at a state school for her first year.

Han Jing will be going to college in Boston.
Joeleoleol will be close to home, attending Trinity!

Sarah L. is going to Taylor! And she's going to play lacrosse (right, Sarah ;)? )
Marjorie Marjorah is off to PBU!

It was such a whirlwind time that I wasn't able to catch everybody to get pictures with. And then it hit me afterwards that that was probably the last chance to say goodbye in person to many of them. It's so sad. But many of them will be coming back to visit family over Christmas break and such, so I have hope. One last picture:




Michelle is not a senior, thank God! She is one of the many that I have to look forward to next year! I'm excited. This is a standard self-portrait that the students love to take. Michelle is a riot, as you can see, and I'm so looking forward to next year with her.