I'm so glad I finally finished high school! There are so many teachers I had the pleasure to meet, and all of them helped me get this far. I'm especially thankful to my parents who always pushed me and for Mr. and Mrs. Becker who always believe in their students. I am also really thankful to Ms. Carlson and Ms. Bellamy who helped me so much to finish my last year. I'm so happy everyone believed in me and helped me get this far. Thanks to everyone on the PPA staff.

This whole year I have been saying to myself, “You can’t get to the top by sitting on your bottom.” It is true. I would not be here now without the support of my family and friends. Thank you, Mom and Dad, for always telling me I could do anything. I have come to believe that all my past failures and frustrations were actually laying the foundation to where I am today.

“Don’t go where the past may lead; go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.” (Ralph Waldo Emerson)

I just want to say thank-you to all the teachers here at Pikes Peak Academy. They have helped me overcome roadblocks in my life. Their efforts have helped me to graduate and determine what I want to do in life. Thank you, guys, so much for not giving up on me.

I never thought this day would come. After all the things that happened over this year, I still finished. I have had my good days and my bad days, mostly bad. I want to thank all my teachers, Mr. Becker, and mostly all my friends for being there for me and helping me through this difficult time. Smokey Valentino

I never thought that this day would come. I never saw myself going back to high school, but with the support of my parents, girlfriend, and my close friends, I have achieved more than I ever thought possible.

I would like to thank every one of my teachers for helping me along: Miss Carlson for giving me tips and tricks; Mrs. Donaldson for sitting with me for uncountable hours while I tried to wrap my brain around a few particular problems; Mr. Zietlow for giving me that little extra push; and Miss Bellamy for just giving me someone to laugh with. I don’t want to forget to mention Mrs. Mast who made me feel proud of myself and of what I was doing. Last but not least, I want to thank Mr. and Mrs. Becker who gave me the freedom and respect to make this feel a whole lot less like school.

I could not have done it without you guys, so thanks. Sincerely, Kevin

I never thought I would see the day that I would graduate. Thanks to Pikes Peak Academy I made it!

I had started to give up hope, but coming to this school changed my life. Mr. & Mrs. Becker have been so nice to me and have supported me all the way. Also, Miss Bellamy and Miss Carlson have been not only my teachers but also my friends.

I would like to thank all the people who never gave up on me and believed in me even when I did not believe in myself. I am so thankful to the school and staff. I am blessed to have had this experience.