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A Letter from Ms. Walsh

This letter was originally published in the Spring 2018 school magazine.

Dear Alumni,

Shortly after I was asked to write a farewell letter for this issue of the school magazine, I realized that I would much rather take this opportunity to say thank you.

At this point in my life, my heart is brimming over with gratitude. Those of you whom I have had the opportunity to teach, advise, work with on SGA, or have gotten to know from pleasant verbal exchanges in the hallways, have enriched my life immeasurably over these past 39 years. I would like you to know that.

For at least fifteen years I have had a quote of Katherine Graham’s on my dresser which says: “To do what you love and feel that it matters, what could be more fun?” To be absolutely honest with you, this has indeed been my experience. I have been truly blessed! When I reflect upon what it is about teaching at St. Andrew’s that I so loved and enjoyed, memories of interactions with you come flooding back — and make my heart dance. Thank you!

I find that these words from a Gregory Norbet song perfectly express my feelings at this time — so I will shamelessly use them: “I want to say something to all of you who have become a part of the fabric of my life: the color and texture that you have brought into my life have become a song, and I want to sing it forever.”

You have enabled me to stay happy through the years. Thank you.

I hope that you will always remember to stay happy!

Love, Ms. Walsh (a.k.a. Mrs. Walshie)
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St. Andrew’s Episcopal School is a private, coeducational college preparatory day school for students in preschool (Age 2) through grade 12, located in Potomac, Maryland.