To 12Denver, 12Columbia, 12Detroit, and 12Austin – the wings now ready to soar into the vast sky,
Your friend Dewey congratulates you on officially closing the chapter of 12 school years, ready to write new, more brilliant ones ahead. This may not be the first time I say goodbye, but the emotions remain the same – tender, moved, and full of pride.
I’ve witnessed your journey from the early days of timidness and unfamiliarity to today, standing tall in your graduation gowns, walking beside your parents with pride gleaming in their eyes. Your unique personalities have slowly come together to form a vibrant picture of youth. Each of you is a shade, a story, a melody unlike any other.
Dewey is grateful to be the place that held your youth. Proud to witness your growth, your courage, and your strength in every step. You’ve lived every moment to the fullest – not just learning to know, but learning to understand, to love, and to become the best version of yourselves. Now, as you’re ready to set sail into the world, carrying with you our core values – Integrity, Passion, Generosity, and Lifelong Learning – I believe you will continue to shine, leaving behind a mark of the Dewey spirit: kind, courageous, and unafraid to dream.
Whether dressed in your gowns at Graduation or glowing under the lights of Prom, you radiate – not just with your appearance, but with the intelligence, heart, and bravery of young souls who dare to dream and act. “If there’s one wish in this life, let it be to turn back time…” – that final moment on stage, singing, laughing, and reminiscing, will forever be a milestone in your journey of growing up.
“Stay passionate, even when the road gets tough.”
“Be kind, brave, and never lose yourself. If one day you feel tired, remember – your teachers are always here, believing in you and waiting.”
“Step out into the world with hope in your eyes, courage in your stride, and the confidence that you were born to leave a mark.”
“You will shine, succeed, and carry the Dewey spirit with you wherever you go.”
The loving messages from your homeroom teachers feel just like my own quiet confession – resonating in your ears like the final melody of school years past.
“I believe the most beautiful moments of our youth were lived fully right here – under Dewey’s roof. Today is not just the end of a school level, but of a magical three-year journey. Even as we go our separate ways, I hope we always remember: Dewey will always be a home in our memories. May we all step forward with gratitude, bravery, and the ambition to reach further – to write the next chapters of our lives with purpose and beauty.” – TDSer Hoàng Phạm Thùy Anh, Class of 12Detroit shared.
Indeed, today is not just a farewell – but the first note of a new symphony. To you, our brave TDSers – keep walking forward with open hearts, boundless dreams, and unwavering belief in yourselves.
From your friend, Dewey.
