VHS Class of 2012
at the beginning, was to stay out of trouble and
respect the rules. I think it’s funny for someone
We are all here today to celebrate the end who wants to become a lawyer like I do. Well
I can tell you that Mr. Underwood’s chairs
of High School... and the beginning of our life!
are really comfortable and he always gave me
This year was totally new for me--
tissues when I cried.
everything. People told me to “Follow your
I would have so many different stories
dreams!” And this is the place where I realized
about my experience here but it would be too
what my dreams are.
long so now I will stop talking about myself and
When I arrived here to Vernonia, my
start about you!
host mom told me, “It’s a very small town?” I
I want to thank the Vernonia
never imagined it was this small.
Community for your support. I think I will
The first day of school, I asked where
my first period class was, people told me, “Just
never forget the first volleyball game, I thought
I was at the Olympic games, because the gym
go outside the building, walk two minutes and
was packed, everybody was cheering. They
you will find the mods, it’s there!” And what do
we do when it’s raining? That’s how I found out had announcements and everything. Not only
volleyball, but for the whole year of sports. I can
the purpose of the Romeos. Personally, it’s not
tell you that the Vernonia fans are the loudest
really my style, but in the end, I almost bought
in the state!!! I want to say a big thank you,
one pair to keep my feet dry.
My biggest problem this year, or at least because you care about your students, and in
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my case about the
exchange students.
You have made us
feel welcomed in
your community.
Now, to my
family--Mom, Dad,
Alleggra and Aydan,
thank you for the
amazing year I lived
with you. You cared
for me and we had fun. I will never forget you.
Thank you so much--I love you!!!
And for the end I want to thank all the
students of this school, for this year of fun
everyday. I’m really glad I got to know you. I
will never forget this town.
~Léa Mari
Nantes,France
