EDITOR:
Recently, as I was preparing for my junior year at Brigham Young University and choosing a major (again), I was thinking back to my years at Douglas High School. During this time, I realized how fortunate I was to attend such a great school filled with wonderful administration leaders and teachers.
To all of my former teachers, thank you. I never realized how much work and passion went into your career. I learned so many wonderful things for my future as a citizen, college student, and mother. I was especially grateful to have been taught by Mr. Ethan Petite. His nerdiness, dedication, and love for English and literature encouraged me to aspire to become an English teacher and bless the lives of students like he blessed mine. His challenging curriculum prepared me for college literature classes, and I appreciate the skills he taught me during the two years I had him as a teacher.
To the current students of Douglas High, I know that high school is demanding. I know that most of you want to get out as quickly as possible. But I encourage you to enjoy your time there, and work hard to learn everything you can from the wonderful staff. There isn't a better place filled with more talented and devoted teachers than Douglas High. We are all fortunate to learn from them, and need to appreciate the time they give to all of their students. There is such an array of knowledge to gain, so take it while you can! The teachers are there to help, and they love you. I wish I had truly appreciated Douglas while I was a student there. But now, as I am preparing to be a teacher myself, I realize what three amazing years I had there.
I wrote this on teacher appreciation day. I know by the time it's published it will be a little late, but it seemed appropriate to show my gratitude anyway. Thank you, teachers. I can never tell you how much I appreciate the time and work you give to your students daily.
Allison Hines
Provo, Utah
