Talk:2000 to 2010/@comment-24.105.230.127-20140526185251

I don't even know where to begin. You have done so much for so many people who have been blessed to have you as a teacher. I look to you as an unofficial Aunt or something like that, you are so much more than just a teacher to me. My fondest memories of high school took place in the chorus room where my friends and I would always be (even my friends who weren't in chorus were always in there haha). From vocal jazz, to the musicals, to city trips, to concerts, even to just coming and gossiping with you during study halls, you really made high school wonderful for us. Whenever we needed advice or someone to talk to, you were always there. Even when we graduated you always made a point to stay in touch and wish us well. I am so happy for you that retirement is here and you get to relax a little and hopefully vacation somewhere cool. Words cannot express how grateful I am for being your student. You taught me that I had a voice that should be shared. When I first joined chorus I was a scared little girl who wouldn't even sing in front of my parents, but by the time I graduated I was singing the national anthem at football games for the whole school, all because you believed in me and told me I could do it! I can't wait to see you conduct your last concert and I will probably be hysterically crying lol. I am so proud of all you have done and continue to do. You inspire people on a daily basis, enjoy retirement, I love you always!

- Katelyn Burns (Class of 2009)