Hello everyone, how are you all doing this fine night? Well, I’m great, and I’m pretty nervous; because I’m afraid of giving public speeches. But thanks to Brighton, it pushed me out of my comfort zone and onto this stage in front of all you wonderful people.
Succeeding from middle school is no easy task, looking back it surprises me that I even made it this far. Thanks to my teachers and family, I did make this far.
As for my teachers, the one that is the most important would be Mr. Bretz. He would make sure I wouldn’t embarrass myself, help me with my homework and, of course, kept me safe in Virginia, Washington DC and New York. If it weren’t for him, I’m sure that I’d still be on a subway, wondering when to get off. Thanks for all your help, guidance and support Mr. Bretz.
During the three years I’ve been in Brighton, I had three science teachers. Needless to say though, Mrs. Ashenburg is the best. She constantly makes science fun and exciting. It’s fun to look forward to her class and wonder what surprises she would give to us. Thanks Mrs. Ashenburg, you are the best science teacher I’ve ever had.
Ms. West, you are one awesome, awesome, awesome math teacher. You make math so easy to learn and understand. It is truly amazing how you make math fun and exciting with your projects. Thanks for making math fun and for your service in the military.
When I was in a different school, my dislike for language arts soon became hate, but once Mrs. Flegenheimer stepped into my life, my hate instantly became love. Thanks to Mrs. Flegenheimer, I now love Language Arts.
As you all know, my English is fluent. As some of you know, I speak Mandarin Chinese Fluently. Two languages was already good enough for me, but when I met Senorita Rosa, she was kind enough to give me a chance to teach me a third language: Spanish. A new language is a new door to the planet, a new culture, new religions, more chances to express the mind. Senorita Rosa knew this, and