From the Editor's Computer
I have the opportunity to attend a very special, and emotional, graduation ceremony last Friday. While there were 11 grads on the stage, one in particular was singled out for a little extra special treatment.
Donna Peterson is retiring from Alix MAC after numerous years of teaching. To honour her contributions to the staff and students, they held a ‘graduation’ ceremony as she ‘graduates’ from school to a new life.
While I graduated from MACC (that is not a typo, there were 2 C’s when I went to school there), I did not have the opportunity to be taught by Donna. I do remember seeing her in the school, and at school functions, where, more often than not, she played the piano when we sang “O Canada.”
I was impressed, not only by the ceremony itself, but by the love and affection that the staff and students have for Donna. It was a treat to see her son, Jeff, demonstrate some of her unique Mom-isms! Surrounded by her family (including her father) and friends, Donna was centre stage as we paid tribute to her many contributions through the years.
All of us impact those around us everyday, but it is often a teacher who has the most profound and lasting impact on a youngster’s life.
Donna, while you may never know exactly what it was that you said or did that was the defining moment in one of your former student’s lives, please know that you did have a positive impact on many, both in your class and outside. Thank you for the memories!
Beth
Beth
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