Senior Edition 2017
Farewells
From Dr. Patrice Faison
Class of 2017, we were together for 3 1/2 years and know that it was so difficult to say good-bye to such a wonderful class. Goodbyes are never easy and leaving Page, a place that groomed me for my new beginning as Superintendent, was extremely hard. When I look back on my Page career, I think of all the wonderful things we have accomplished together: technology in every classroom, the Shipyard, and bringing our Grimsley game to our home field. Four years ago, when you walked through the doors of Page it was foreign and new. Now it has become like home. Class of 2017 you will always have a special place in my heart; my last class at Walter Hines Page, a place I truly treasure.
Page is a special place where academics and athletics are both strong and valued, tradition is high, and pride is felt and spoken. Saying good-bye was hard, but I hope I left an imprint on you. I know you have made me better. Go out and make your mark, Class of 2017.
From Senior Class Presidents
(Dean Hutchinson & Bailey Roberts)
Class of 2017, it has been a wild ride but as we say goodbye to Page High School, we will never forget the memories made in and out of the classrooms. For some, the journey is bittersweet. As we transcend into adulthood, we are able to break away from the pirate anchor and into freedoms of adulthood. This pirate nation, with the help of our friends and teachers, has taught us many things that we can take into the adult world. This may be the end of high school football games and English projects, but it will not be the end of the friendships we have made here in the Pirate Nation. As we are eager to graduate, I encourage you to cherish the moments and live life to the fullest. It has been an honor and privilege walking through the Page halls and cheering on the Pirates these last four years. Thank you Page and the Class of 2017!
From Kristi Priest
(Assistant Principal and Class of 2017 Administrator)
Dear Class of 2017,
I would like to begin by congratulating you on your impending graduation! It is with many mixed emotions that I sit down to write a letter to you. As we embark upon the last few weeks with one another, it has caused me to spend some significant time reflecting on your high school experience, your future endeavors, and the school’s role in both of these. While what the next phase of your life will hold for you is extremely exciting to me, I am saddened to think that our daily interactions will soon come to a halt. I am hopeful for what your contributions of leadership, citizenship, passion, hard work, and dedication will bring to our communities, yet I am apprehensive about the absence of your lead-by-example character, attitude, and presence here at Page High School. I am inspired by the opportunities and successes that lie before you, and I appreciate your legacy that your left in our halls, on our walls, and in our hearts. While I will miss you, I am so incredibly proud of and excited for you. Finally, while we thank you for what you have done to leave your indelible mark upon our learning community, we want to encourage, support, and have hope that we have prepared you to make an even larger mark on our society.
You are my first graduating class as an administrator. As I am sure it is for some of you, this time of year has become very emotional for me. In the two years we have been together, you all have taught me more about education, leadership, and humanity than I can even begin to put into words. I started out the year by speaking about the importance of relationships in education; you have all taken heed of that and forged relationships that will last you a lifetime. The relationship your class has built with me has profoundly impacted me. Your actions, words, accomplishments, time, dedication, passion, perspective, and voice all have worked to influence me as an educator, a leader, and a parent. You have embraced me as a Pirate, and I thank you for making this my home away from home.
As you look at your future beyond high school, you ought to be consumed with anticipation of the impact you will be able to make and lives you are about to touch. Whether your path will take you to the military, college, a technical school, or into the workforce, you will make a difference. Through your leadership, we are a learning community that is respectful, responsible, and proud. And, through your experiences and efforts, you are ready for life beyond these four walls.
You will always be a Pirate…be proud of that. This will always be a home for you…please visit often. I will always respect and admire you…please know how much all of you mean to me.
I truly wish you all the best - now and in the days to come!