As the Class of 2024, we have had one crazy but exciting high school career. Without the help of all our friends, family, teachers, and supporters, I don’t think we could have ever done it. So, the Prowler would like to give students an opportunity to say farewell and thank some of the people who have helped them throughout their journey. Likewise, we would also like to give teachers an opportunity to pass along a piece of advice for graduating class.

• “Thank you to Ms. Grimm and Ms. Crance for being a person who truly cares about me and who was willing to help me!” – Addie Wright
• “Thank you to all my friends and the memories I’ve made with them! And thank you to the Class of 2024 for the community we’ve built through these 4 years!” – Aly Bell
• “I would love to thank all the teachers at RCHS, but I want to extend my greatest gratitude to Dr. Bradley. His dedication to making RCHS the best place for all students is beyond admirable and is something that I wish everyone could experience. Whenever I had an issue of any kind or needed anything at all, I was secure in the knowledge that Dr. B would always be there to help. Thank you so much Dr. Bradley!” – Bee Sackett
• “Sending farewell and thank you to [M]rs[.] Sherman for everything she has helped me with this past year wouldn’t be graduating without her.” – Ben Pitsenbarger
• “I want to say thank you to Corey Wallace for his guidance in my career path and for all the fun over the 4 years I have been in his class.” – Brandon Parker
• “Thank you so much to all of the teachers and staff that have helped me over my years in High School, but especially to Mrs. Wright for all of her dedication and support!” – Catherine Balkey
• “Covid was a difficult time to enter high school, and I’m sure it wasn’t any easier on the teacher’s side of things. Every year has it’s ups and downs, but 2020-2021 was especially difficult. Thank you to all the faculty who worked so hard, and made learning possible despite the disadvantages we were faced with.” – Great Guse
• “Thank you to the people in RCHS who are excited and happy to be here with me everyday. Your attitude towards being present has been a huge help in maintaining a positive atmosphere and enjoying my time as a student. It’s these people that make me proud to be a Wildcat!” – Hallie Darmante
• “I love the time I had. Alyssa is my favorite person and I want everyone to be nice to her.” – Katrina Smith
• “I would like to say thank you to all of my past teachers for never giving up on me. I would especially like to say thank you to Jessika Crance. She was there for me when a lot of things were bad. Ms. Crance never once didn’t listen to what I needed to rant about. So thank you for making high school special to me.” – Marla Zollman
• “I have learned a lot in my time at [RCHS], as there is in life … ups and downs but I [want] to be able to take the education and life lessons [R]ockbridge taught me and let other people learn what I’ve learned. My honorable mentions would be [M]rs[.] [L]oy, and Mrs[.] [W]atts as they are the most welcoming people at [RCHS] and I want to thank them and the whole staff for letting me be able to … have … [the] knowledge to continue my future.” – Matthew Tanner
• “Thank you! I greatly appreciate all of the work you have put in to make my time at RCHS as enjoyable and successful as possible. I not only learned academically, but also grew as a person. Continue inspiring and helping the next generation–it seriously makes a difference when one has supportive and helpful adults to guide them along.” – Nicky Black
• “[I] would like to thank not only the teachers and staff [I] have come across at [RCHS], but also those who helped me get here and make who [I] am today. [T]hank you to my teachers at both [N]atural [B]ridge [E]lementary and [M]aury [R]iver [M]iddle [School] … and [M]s. [J]oanne <3” – Ronald Berry
• “I want to thank all of the teachers who understood my medical problems and helped me make sure I kept my grades up. I am really thankful, because that helped me get into a great college. I’m extremely sad to leave, but I am also really excited to leave and explore the world on my own. I am grateful to all of you.” – Sarah O’Daniel
• “I wanna thank Ms. Clay for being such an awesome teacher for the time I was here. History and government was almost never boring, and she brought a contagious enthusiasm to the class that made things fun.” – Aiden Gist

• “I wish you all good health, much happiness, and lots of love!” – Ms. Martin
• “You have worked very hard to achieve this goal.  Although times may have been tough, you never gave up.  Congratulations and best wishes in your future endeavors.” – Mr. Hinkle
• “I wish the Class of 2024 all the best! ‘Wherever you go, go with all your heart.’ – Confucius.” – Ms. Wright
• “Attitude and work ethic is everything!” – Ms. Allen
• “‘No one can make you feel inferior without your consent.’ – Eleanor Roosevelt.” – Mr. Simon
• “ ‘I am seeking, I am striving, I am in it with all my heart.’ – Vincent van Gogh. Go forward with all your heart, and you will find success.” – Ms. Darrington
•  “Always work to make your best better!” – Mr. Loy
• “Congrats seniors! Some advice: put down your phone, touch grass, wear sunscreen.” – Mr. Hamelman
• “Congratulations to the Class of 2024!  You have seen the last four challenging years through! I want to say to the students I personally worked with that I AM SO PROUD OF YOU! Some you struggled more than others to get to where you are right now!  I wish you all the best in your future endeavors!” – Ms. Teague
• “Congratulations! I wish you all the best that life has to offer. Be kind to yourself and others. Remember that you are awesome! Love and good vibes to you!” – Ms. Sheets
• “Best of luck! Come back and visit!” – Mr. Martin
• “The world is uncertain; your knowledge is not. Leverage your learning!” – Ms. Kincaid
• “I wish you the best as you start your next chapter in life.” – Ms. Hays
• “Best wishes as you enter this new chapter of your lives! Congrats!” – Ms. Brunner
• “Do whatever you do with care and intention — quality matters. Come back and let us know how you’re doing!” – Mr. McGrath
• “ ‘Your life is your story, and the adventure ahead of you is the journey to fulfill your own purpose and potential.’ – Kerry Washington.” – Ms. Sheltman

Thank you to all the people who have helped us throughout our lives so far. I don’t know how we could have done it without you all, and we will miss you so much.