| What A Few Years Can Do |
| When I first came to this school I was nervous, anxious, and scared I would always wonder how things were to be Feeling lost and so unprepared That was awhile ago And yet I still remember that gnawing sense of fear How I was so withdrawn, reticent, and shy But it's amazing what a few years can do to you here I remember how I met such special people And how I suddenly knew that I'd be okay I'll never forget how we conquered so much How we learned something new each and every day This is for all of my best friends Who've always stood by my side Through moments of pleasure and sorrow Guilt, laughter, and pride This is where I've truly grown up the most Where I've learned from the mistakes I've made Even through it all, I'm still alright But never will I let these memories fade I used to think I had my entire middle school life all laid out Right here in front of me, so simple and clear This place has taught me that life doesn't always work out the way we planned It's amazing what a few years can do to you here I'll always remember how I've changed so much How each year I've gotten stronger, in heart and in mind I'll never forget all the things that I've learned How each day was a new discovery waiting for me to find It certainly won't be easy to leave this school forever I'll never forget our lunch table, the art room, or the library I know that when I leave for high school I'll keep this place as a part of me I'll never forget all the different teachers I've had All of them having different lessons to teach While most of them just followed their lesson plans Some of them really cared - willing to touch our lives, willing to extend our reach It's been almost three years and yet that's not enough I'll always remember the time I've spent at Pioneer And though it sure will be hard to move on It still amazes me, knowing what a few years can do to you here |
| Dedicated to: * Melissa, Faustina, and Yvonne - This poem is for three whole years worth of outrageous and amazing memories at Pioneer Middle School. These memories range from all of our hilarious and random inside jokes, all the way to the moments that often tested the strength of our wills. We've been through so much together and it's wonderful how we've all helped each other throughout the course of our middle school years. It definitely won't be the same without all four of us being in the same familiar school together, but I know that we'll always have our special memories and moments to bind us together. * Mrs. Miranda, Mrs. Prell, Mr. Payne, Mrs. Peay, and Mr. McGill - Even when I move on to high school, I'll never forget what it was like to be in all of your classes. Mrs. Miranda, thank you for making my first year at Pioneer so memorable. It was fun having you as my sixth grade core teacher. Also, thank you for making our class do the infamous Cay Project! Mrs. Prell, thank you for making seventh grade core a great experience for my friends and I. We all had so much fun in your class with your intriguing stories and your dancing hamster! Oh yes, and thanks for putting up with my group and I while we were working on the SOTC project! Mr. Payne, thank you for playing Aruga Couga in The Cay Project and for making the exploratory computer class I took in sixth grade a fun experience. By the way, I am not a coconut! Mrs. Peay, thank you for being a great exploratory drama teacher, beginning choir teacher, and advanced choir teacher. I'm glad that I've been able to have you as a teacher for all three years at Pioneer. Thank you so much for working so hard to put on a great talent show, the "Cinderella Story" production, and the "Bye Bye Birdie" production. Mr. McGill, thank you for making eighth grade core a truly unforgettable Pioneer memory. It's been a real privilege to be in your class this year and I know that I'll never forget how much I learned from you. In addition, thank you for making your classroom a safe haven in which I felt comfortable enough to freely speak my mind. I'm quite certain that the next student to occupy my desk next year will be very fortunate. |
| NAVY & TAN FOREVER!!! |
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