Dear Timberlane,
I remember the first time I walked into this school, wide-eyed, holding onto my map of the school like it was a treasure map, terrified of getting lost. Four years later, I know every hallway turn and every classroom by heart. But what’s funny is that even though I don’t get lost anymore, I’m still discovering things mostly about myself.
Writing for The Hoot has been one of the most exciting opportunities that I’ve had. I didn’t expect journalism to be one of my favorite classes, a place where I could at least try and be creative, and honestly, walking into that class and being able to talk to Mr. O. made my day.
To Mr. O’Loughlin, thank you for pushing me to write more than I ever had. You never let me settle for “just okay,” and that made me better. Mr. O. constantly encouraged me to be my best and especially when I decided on a college he was the first person I told because he went to my school!
There’s so much I’ll miss from this school. Things like Spirit Week, saying hi to my friends and favorite underclassmen in the halls, but especially all of the teachers that pushed me these four years to make me the best I could be. To my classmates, thank you for always being there to talk to and to answer any questions.
But thank you to all the connections I made in these past four years. It really does go by so fast. Thank you the most to Mr. O’Loughlin for the opportunities and the unmatchable encouragement and comfort he always gave. And all of the teachers that took a chance on me in these past four years.
To the underclassmen, take all the opportunities that you’re given and work hard. Make an impact and try to make your school a better place. If there’s something you don’t like about Timberlane, work to fix it. Make yourself a path and create for yourself a future that you deserve.
With love,
Chloe Lynch
