Sarah | Ashley

Steve Irwin:

Steve Irwin is my idol; my hero. He inspired me to be who I am today -- I don't know how to thank him for that. He was an amazing man with a heart of gold. He loved animals and he taught me how to love them. I couldn't possibly describe Steve in just a few short sentences -- He means the world to me.
Steve Irwin proved to me that one person can truly make a difference, and one day, I want to be that person.
R.I.P. Steve Irwin <3

Lizzie, Jordan, Tanya, Lisa, Colleen, Angela, Bianca, Lucia, Jin, Nicole, Elise, Blaire, Lexy, Tia, Winnie, Hope, Aimee, Rachel Raymond: You are my girls; my bffls. Thank you for loving and supporting me for just being me. Every time I'm down, you cheer me up. You're always there, and I can always count on you. That's what's most important. You all mean the world to me. I'll never stop loving you. It's going to be really hard for me when we all go off to college and not see each other for long periods of time. I know you'll all make it far though. It'll just hurt a little, because I'll miss each and every one of you. You all make up a little piece of me. Love you forever and all eternity.. no joke <3

Sophomores (Class of '12): Thank you for giving me hope for CWA. When I was starting to lose faith in the people who attend(ed) that school, you all appeared; tiny, adorable, and innocent, but full of sprit and kind hearts. I haven't met a class as great as yours since the class of '06. You allowed me to come out of my shell and didn't judge me for being just me. I had more fun with you guys than I ever have. Thank you. I hope that I was a cool senior, and I am glad to still be friends with many of you <3

Alicia: My seeeeeeester <3 Thank you for helping me feel so welcomed here at college. It makes me feel 100% better knowing that I have somebody here who cares about me, supports me, and loves me. I'm so thankful that you are one of my new friends and I hope that we stay tight :) You have not broken my trust at all, which is super important to me, your strong morals and your hard-working skills inspire me, your humor uplifts me, and I really, truly feel like I can be the real me around you.

Olivia, Serge, Dina, Hannah, Cat: You'll all always hold a special place in my heart as my internet lovers who've seen me grow through my art and self. Keep on laughing, and keep on drawing. Stay tight C:

Mr. King: You're probably one of the biggest inspirations in my life (truly one of my idols), and you've helped me change and grow so much. Thank you for being such an amazing friend and a stand for my greatness. I cannot thank you enough. You've taught me so much about myself and living life (to the fullest), and now I want to be a stand for other peoples' greatnesses. You inspire me to want to be a better person every day. I'll never forget you.

Hope: I am so sorry for the pain that I have brought you. All you ever did was love and support me, and I just seemed to use you to constantly complain and vent to. I suppose it was because I felt like I could trust you and your opinions.. like, somehow, what you said would help me feel better about myself and my situations. But now I have learned that I need to do that myself, and I have learned that, really, in all honesty, I am so lucky for what I have, especially when I listen to all of the things that you have been through. I wish you the best in everything... in your life, in your loves, in your friendships. I am still your friend, and I love you no matter what. You are a beautiful person, and I love you just the way you are.

Kim: You are such a beautiful and strong individual. I don't ever want to hear you put yourself down again or think that you cannot do anything you set your mind and heart to. You have come through so much in your life, and you have been working so hard. You only deserve the best in your life, and I know that you can do it. And I love you dearly and will always be your friend <3

Bryan Gula: I love you. I don't think that I can tell you that enough. We've been through a hell of a lot together, and I am just so thankful that we are still as close as we are. Actually, I feel like we may be closer than we ever have been. Lately, you have really helped lift me up, and I have become a lot more comfortable just being myself around you. And despite what you may think, you don't annoy me, and I love every moment that I get to spend with you, because at those very moments, I feel complete and at peace with myself. Don't put yourself down. Don't listen to what others say. Just keep loving yourself, because I do, and I always will. I really hope the best for you and your dreams. I'll be by your side giving you love and support the whole way <3