Until Next time class of 2018

Today we say farewell to 41 members of our family.  We knew 4 years ago that this moment would finally get here, but nothing could prepare us for the speed at which it arrived.  I simply cannot thank each and every one of you enough for the impact you have made on our lives and the honor of letting us be a part of your lives for the past 4 years! It is NEVER easy seeing family leave, but we know that this must happen in order for you to get to that next step in your life.  I truly hope that all of you find your way back home at some point.  Remember, your future....your life is in your hands.  Make it something special! Use what you have learned in this band and in this school to make a positive impact on this world! And when you are in need of guidance or just want to have a random chat, know that we are always here....this building will always be your home! We love you guys and gals! I leave you with this from the band room:

"Before you leave the band room for the last time, stop and take a look around for just one moment.  These four walls have seen you at your worst and at your best.  They have watched families created and fall apart.  They have seen love between two people and one sided crushes.  They have seen your most joyous days and maybe melancholy ones.  They have seen the person you were when you walked in for the first time and now have seen the person you are for the last time.  And when you turn back around and walk through the halls for the never last time, know that those walls are silently weeping and maybe you are too, because you both have realized that in order to go somewhere in life, you must leave home."