It was...

It was the best of times, it was the worst of times.  This line is accurate when looking back on IB Language A from this past year.  English has never been my favorite subject, I have never been a great writer yet I've always enjoyed reading.  The books that we have read in the class have opened me up to a whole new way of thinking about literature and about life and purpose.  Through the exploration of the different texts I was able to understand the little things about life and how we interact with other people.  Class this year has taught me about being a better purpose and serving other people.  

I was a senior who had very little direction in my life when I began class this year. I didn't know what I wanted to be and I was scared about what life had to hold for Nicholas Billman.  Through speaking with you, Mrs. Genesky, I was able to come to understand life a little bit more.  I would like to thank you for being a great teacher, and mentor through life.  You have been able to guide me in the right direction through life, even if you don't know it.  You have taught me that there is more to life than just living, there are people, relationships, and there is hope.  

It was an amazing class.  Every person in our class made it worth it.  Everyone has always been kind, loving, and friendly to me and for that I am eternally grateful.  I have made wonderful friends through class.  To all of you I wish the best of luck in your future endeavors and in your dreams for life.  I hope that everyone was able to get something out of the class much like I was.  Mrs. Genesky, again I would like to thank you for being the best teacher possible.  You have been able to lead me throw this important year and for that I can never fully repay you.  Thank you again, and everyone else, good luck.

-Nicholas Billman