Official Farewell!

School's out for the summer!  We have truly had an excellent year at the 21st Century Lounge (after-school program).  Lots of students have taken advantage of the Plato program to make up lost credits, recovering a total of more than 50 classes over the course of the year!  A huge thanks to the counseling staff for tirelessly combing through graduation requirements to see who needs what.  We repaired those stubborn pockets on the billiard table over and over, and someone even donated a new cue after ours started to show signs of wear.  Pretty much the only casualty this year was the ping pong table--thankfully it went down without any injuries to our participants.  We watched some movies, some Sponge Bob, played lots of computer games, did some homework, and just had an all-around great time.  Some students learned what propriety means, and maybe even why there's value in showing it.  Mr. Eck re-learned some algebra skills like using FOIL.  And so, it's with a little heaviness of heart that we say goodbye this time as the high school site of the 21st Century program will not be open next year.  We have enjoyed these last 2 years and thank all the participants and their families for the fun memories.  Goodbye for now, and may each participant's life be filled with success and happiness going forward!  Yours very truly, Mr. Eck