Thank you Letter to Miss Henrickson
May 27, 2011
Dear Miss Henrickson,
Although this letter is extremely late, I am writing to thank you for all you have meant to me. I hope you are well.
I have so many fond high school memories and many of them come from being your student. You were an excellent teacher but you taught me many things that were not in a text book. Working in the office I saw you out of the class probably more than other students. I saw your gentleness and kindness. You always had a smile and a kind word for me. This made me feel like I was doing a good job and that you liked me. That was very important to me. Your dignified and lady like manner never kept you from casting a large shadow.
I’ve always thought that it took courage for you, a tiny little lady, to travel on those Washington trips. With all those wild kids and two towering men, you stood your ground with equal authority. You were a wonderful part of our life and we thank you for just being you.
With much love,
Mary Lee McKinney Teaster
This web site has been started as a public service to share the story of Pacolet.
