Dear seniors,

It has been an honor to be your principal for the last four years. I hope you will continue to be life-long learners throughout life’s journey. Our journey together has provided us with incredible memories; those memories will always be a part of my life, and I hope they stay with you. I hope you have enjoyed your high school years. I hope our teachers and I have prepared you for life’s challenges, and I hope those experiences will provide the stability we all need to fight through those difficult times. It has been a pleasure to work with you, and I wish all of you the best.

Dream no small dreams… I’m leaving you with this reflection: • In 1831 he failed in business. • In 1832, he was defeated for the state legislature. • In 1833, he failed in business again • In 1834, he was elected to the state legislature • In 1838, he was defected for speaker • In 1840, he was defeated for elector • In 1843, he was defeated for US Congress

• In 1855, he was defeated for the US Senate

• In 1856, he was defeated for vice-president of the US

• In 1858, he was defeated for the US Senate

• In 1861, he was elected as the 16th president of the United States

— Abraham Lincoln, recognized by historians as one of the greatest presidents in our history.

RICK NEAL, PRINCIPAL

Pea Ridge High School