AP U.S. Government and Politics. A message.

Ariana. Today being the un-official Star Wars day, I just wanted to let you know your last name sort of reminds me of General Akbar. He is one of the most under rated characters in the series. You don't look like him, your name just reminds me a little of him. Nevertheless, I'm glad it's you in class and not a strange alien rebel leader. Remember, you have always been my favorite student!

Adriana. I just got done responding to your email. Everyday that you wear scrubs to school it reminds me of how healthy I need to stay. Like all good doctors you are always a little bit late. Good practice. Remember, you have always been my favorite student!

Madison. There have been many students named for mermaids, but none with such a passion for perfection as you. When you go back to your undersea kingdom I hope you bring some of the democratic principles you've learned. Remember, you have always been my favorite student!

Emma. Again. I'm blessed to have spent two amazing years with you. Or maybe your sister. I can tell you apart, but to be honest I don't always pay that close attention. Remember, you have always been my favorite student!

Aneesa. Although you skipped my class to go to Marine Science I will not hold a grudge. We may not always have a government, but hopefully we will always have an ocean. Remember, you have always been my favorite student!

Bianca. The best part of every morning is waiting to close the door just before you get there. You probably think I do this on purpose but I can assure you it is a coincidence. Although you have made questionable friends around school, I respect you. Remember, you have always been my favorite student!

Marlee. I know you are the only Marlee in school. I believe we used to have a Marley but not anymore. I never saw the movie Marlee and Me, but I assume it may be about you and your friends in school. I don't know. I shun pop culture. Remember, you have always been my favorite student!

Izabella. I really enjoyed the four times we got to spend time together in class this year. Remember, you have always been my favorite student!

Arantza. Thank you for helping to anchor a table full of gang members. I know it must have been difficult keeping them in line, but you prevailed. If any of them get to go to college they will have you to thank. Remember, you have always been my favorite student!

Dylan. I once saw Bob Dylan in concert. I thought it would be amazing. It wasn't. He was an angry old man and that was more than thirty years ago. Let this be an invitation for you to be the better Dylan. I'm not sure about Dylan Thomas, but I'm pretty sure you've got that too. Remember, you have always been my favorite student!

Giampiero. When I was your age I wore hats almost every day. Now I regret it. For reasons. Anyway, keep your mind sharp and never miss a Wordle. Remember, you have always been my favorite student!

Hayden. It's cool you are named after a planetarium in New York where people go to watch laser Pink Floyd shows! It's a good time. Perhaps that's why your theatrical flair is so pronounced. Thank you for bringing my favorite movie to the stage. I hope you get to sit wherever you want at lunch. Remember, you have always been my favorite student!

Melina. Every time you came in late you seemed genuinely sorry. Unlike everyone else. Thank you for that, even if it was an act. Remember, you have always been my favorite student!

Andreina. In life you will always be a star. You have my respect. (I don't know how much my respect is worth, but you have it anyway.) Remember, you have always been my favorite student!

Jolie. Although you have been avoiding me for most of this quarter, I am glad for the years we have known each other. I know you are a track star, and one day I would like to watch you race a cheetah. I think you could win. (Maybe a pudgy cheetah, you know because they are pretty fast.) Remember, you have always been my favorite student!

Sebastian. I know you are named after a cartoon crab. However I find you pleasant and pretty knowledgeable. You may not be in class the entire 90 minutes, but the time you are there you are a star. Remember, you have always been my favorite student!

Federico. If you ever decide you want to teach the class, I would be happy handing it off to you. I know you could do a great job. Someday, in my retirement I will make it a point to wake up at 3 am everyday so I can finish the Wordle before you. I will then text you the answer ruining it for you. That is just a dream for now, but we all need dreams. Remember, you have always been my favorite student!

Antoni. That day you came to school was great! I'm sure you will put it to good use! Remember, you have always been my favorite student!

Pedro. Although you almost failed my study hall, I'm glad to have had a second chance to teach you something. If you don't learn this time I blame myself. And the people you surround yourself with. And probably your work ethic. Remember, you have always been my favorite student!

Shreeya. Normally I don't encourage bullying, but as with the others from your table it's important to establish dominance. I personally would not be willing to fight you, but you have to keep those appearances up if you are going to continue to run with the crowd you do! Remember, you have always been my favorite student!

Sarah K. It was great seeing you at Mean Girls. I almost didn't see you because you were dressed in all black. I assume you are probably a super hero or at least a dangerous vigilante. Thank you for keeping Weston safe. Now do something about the e-bike gangs. Remember, you have always been my favorite student!

Juan. Every year another Juan. However you may be the chosen Juan. I'm glad you are here to anchor your table. Like a stern patriarch you keep the others in order. Remember, you have always been my favorite student!

Gabby. I have respect for artists. Although there may be nothing in the portfolio you carry around, it still gives an artsy, mysterious vibe. Keep the muses alive. Remember, you have always been my favorite student!

Letizia. The hour you came to class this year was truly special. Remember, you have always been my favorite student!

Blake. Of course you are my favorite Blake. You always made my morning happier with your smile, your ability to work the Promethean board and your excellent work. Although you didn't quite get the 112 average you almost did, if you had I wouldn't have changed it back. Remember, you have always been my favorite student!

Oliver. You brought a gravitas to your table it surely needed. Although it was hard to get a word in edgewise with your constant talking I was still impressed by the depth of your understanding. Remember, you have always been my favorite student!

Other Oliver. Even though I noticed many times in the attendance that you missed my class, only to sign in later I was emotionally ok. Once you have felt heartbreak, every other betrayal is simply another glancing blow upon the scar tissue of ones soul. You have only made me value my tears more dearly. Remember, you have always been my favorite student!

Danyyil. At the beginning of the year you were one of the only ones in class to respond to my blog. I haven't forgotten. Remember, you have always been my favorite student!

Mateo. Some day before the year is up we need to wear our cardigans and teach the ruffians you run with a lesson in fashion. Although I believe you were only conscious in my class for the first 9 weeks, it still made an impression. I hope you leave the country. Because that is what you want. To Rome. For school. If you choose to stay I'm fine with that too. Remember, you have always been my favorite student!

Samuel. Although you stayed on your side of the room and I stayed on mine, I could tell that we had mutual respect. Well, I did at least for you. That is why I never invaded your territory. You ruled your side of the room like a "Lord of the Flies" warlord. Respect. Remember, you have always been my favorite student!

Yousef. Someday maybe we will fight side by side. I'd prefer peace, bread, goat milk and olive oil. Although you are the first person I've noticed shaving in class, I guess it could have been worse. At least it was your face and not your chest or something. Remember, you have always been my favorite student!

Santiago. You made "Mean Girls" come alive. I assume that is why you surrounded yourself with them all year. To really understand the roles and bring the projections to life! Remember, you have always been my favorite student!

Emily. Thank you for keeping an eye on Emma this year. You earned all the extra credit I promised. You are truly going to be great at government and politics if you ever decide it interests you. Remember, you have always been my favorite student!

Jenna. I'm sorry the rest of your table stifled your skills. You seem to truly want to learn (the day after it's been taught). I'm sorry we missed each other today. This time it was my fault. Remember, you have always been my favorite student!

Katerina. If that horrible picture of me gets into the yearbook I blame you. Not me or my poor fashion sense. Your editorial instincts should have kicked in! Either way thank you for being in my class. Remember, you have always been my favorite student!

Silvana. Your name is fairly close to Sylvania, which is a brand of light bulb. Which is smart because you are pretty bright. I'm not sure your parents could have known that when they named you but they took a chance and it worked out. Remember, you have always been my favorite student!

Brianna. Although your constant talking and interrupting was pretty distracting, I think it worked out. You kept your table in line, and I respect you. Remember, you have always been my favorite student!

Jason. You came to me late in the quarter and have been a quiet presence in the corner. Who knows what you are capable of? I know you will find it and be amazing. (I'm sorry for the group you had to sit with. We didn't have many seats left.) Remember, you have always been my favorite student!

Lorenzo! You were a better me than I was. Respect. Remember, you have always been my favorite student!

Isabella. I'm glad to have known you for two years now. I'm sorry I talked you into signing up to vote, only for you to immediately get jury duty. On graduation day. I hope it works out. Remember, you have always been my favorite student!

Lana. I've had worse students. I know you will be successful even though we are apparently on a different calendar. Remember, you have always been my favorite student!

Carlos. It's just you and me tomorrow buddy! It makes me a little nervous that you took Government online in Japan and you keep winning all of the class trivia games. Either way, democracy relies upon participation and being informed. Remember, you have always been my favorite student!

Sofia. Sometimes I feel I need to teach the class faster so you can become president sooner. Seriously, you are amazing. Remember, you have always been my favorite student!

Christian. I've been blessed to have you for two years. Always in your corner, eating as much seaweed as a manatee, and still bringing a much needed spark to class. I hope you build a robot that subjugates a lot of humanity. Remember, you have always been my favorite student!

Max. Even though you sat right next to me, you chose to not speak to me all year. That's ok. I still remember being surprised to see you in "Mama Mia". Now go study. Remember, you have always been my favorite student!

Zena. That time you came to class was great! I think our best times were when you were inevitably making up work and I got to know you more. There used to be a show about Xena, the warrior princess but she spelled it differently. Maybe it's time for a new one. Remember, you have always been my favorite student!

Lucy. Although you always tried to sneak in without being noticed, your presence is too powerful. Remember, you have always been my favorite student!

Paz. Truly you always amazed me with how hard you worked. I don't know of anyone that was more enthusiastic. Really. Respect. I'm glad you were in my class. Remember, you have always been my favorite student!

Nicole. If it wasn't for your constant chatter I might have gotten something done this year. Nevertheless, it was good to have you in class. Again. I didn't forget. Now go study. Remember, you have always been my favorite student!

Alan. One of the few people that asks questions because they sincerely want to know the answers. Thank you. Remember, you have always been my favorite student!

Angela. You never did an assignment in any way other than perfectly. I hope you learned something, because you deserve to go to great places. Remember, you have always been my favorite student!

Juan. A different Juan. Period 2 Juan. Someday perhaps we will get our hair styled together. I look forward to that. Remember, you have always been my favorite student!

Gerardo. You remained a steady raft in a sea of uncertain discord. Thank you for bringing dignity to an undignified part of the room. Remember, you have always been my favorite student!

Emily. I really wanted to beat you in a kayak race. Oh, well. I'm sorry I bullied you unmercifully this year. You handled it well. Remember, you have always been my favorite student!

Sophia. You are one of the reasons why I believe volley ball players will someday rule us all! Keep being brilliant. Remember, you have always been my favorite student!

Sienna. I know you got one of these last year, but I still think Sienna is my favorite colored crayon. I'm grateful to have you for two years. I hope you got to learn something. Remember, you have always been my favorite student!

Safiya. That day you were in class I feel you really learned. I'm not worried about you. Our several conversations make me think you will figure it all out. Remember, you have always been my favorite student!

Gleb. Of all the Glebs I've met, you may be the best one! I mean that sincerely. Remember, you have always been my favorite student!

Itamar. The class truly is empty without you. I'm glad you came back and I know you are going to great places. I hope you gained as much from this class as I wanted you to. Remember, you have always been my favorite student!

Gabi. Quiet brilliance is brilliance nonetheless. Remember, you have always been my favorite student!

Olivia. From your constant ranting about anarchy and trying to lead a student revolution (in between your ultra-quarter iron man's) I gained respect. Your family raises nice kids. Remember, you have always been my favorite student!

Anya. Again, volleyball players are plotting a takeover and I'm ok with it. I'm glad at least somebody in class looked interested. Sometimes. Remember, you have always been my favorite student!

Bautista. I want to thank you for teaching me that Bautista could be a first name. Someday, if I ever need to have an emergency rugby game, I'm calling you. Be ready. Remember, you have always been my favorite student!

Jose. You seem pretty smart. Going to find out tomorrow...either way it was great having you in class. Remember, you have always been my favorite student!

Diego. You are a Leviathan of learning. (Marine Science reference for you.) Someday I hope you graduate and make enough money to buy all the hoodies you want! You could even wear two or three at a time! Remember, you have always been my favorite student!

Ricardo. I'm sorry, have we met? Oh, right. Ricardo. I remember you from the first quarter that, day you came to class. Good luck tomorrow. I know you've got this. Remember, you have always been my favorite student!

Alana. I know the atmosphere of your group held you back. Nevertheless you soared! Thank you for being in class. Remember, you have always been my favorite student!

Sarah S. Although I feel we could have been enemies, I am glad we weren't. (At least I didn't think we were.) Thank you for the time you laughed at some kid's ridiculous answers, because it would have been unprofessional for me if I had. Remember, you have always been my favorite student!

Brody. I will think of you every time I go to the beach and see the majestic flight of the seagulls, fighting over a Cheeto, or walking too close to my lunch. I know it's spelled differently but to me it will always be a reminder. Remember, you have always been my favorite student!

Aureliano. I don't regret nominating you for anything! I enjoyed having someone ask me serious questions. I'll remember you the next time I hear a piano play something unnervingly amazing, or I hear Madonna sing about Evita. Remember, you have always been my favorite student!

Emilia. (I'm not allowed to call you Emi, because of a stupid rule the state laid down...) Emilia, I'm so very glad to have made your acquaintance. If I ever re-start student of the day, you will certainly be a front runner. Remember, you have always been my favorite student!

Nicole. I'm blessed you were with me for two years. Maybe, if you mess up your last quarter, you can spend one more year in my class! Or not. I wish you nothing but greatness. Remember, you have always been my favorite student!

Debra. The days you are in class, my day is brighter. Thank you for being there and I truly notice when you are not. I know you had AP study hall with me, but hopefully you learned something here as well. Remember, you have always been my favorite student!

Claudio. Listening to you talk about food during class indirectly made me gain twenty pounds. I'm glad to hear deli-meat doesn't often fall on the floor, and that usually you throw it away when it does. Remember, you have always been my favorite student!

You are all going to be great tomorrow. Go over your documents and court cases. Watch some Heimler and check out the reviews I've posted. Go back over your FRQ sheets and make me proud. I'm already proud, but make it so it's not weird. You were all great! I know school isn't over yet but, just in case I wanted you to know.