Farewell to Calderon & Youngblood

By: Nia Marshall

As we get closer to the end of the school year, we get closer to losing two amazing teachers, Mr Calderon and Mr.Youngblood. Both being science teachers, they’ve provided our school with the skills and knowledge we need to succeed.

Not only have they supported us students inside the classroom, but outside the classroom as well. Youngblood was one of the many teachers we would see at the football, volleyball, and even our basketball games. Whether he was controlling the scoreboard or cheering on his Raiders, he was there. Calderon was also a teacher known to attend our school activities. Not only did Calderon help with the girls' basketball team, but he also attended their weekly open gym provided here on campus. Both Calderon and Youngblood were so involved at our school, it will be difficult not to see their proud faces in the stands anymore.

In addition to Youngblood and Calderon supporting our school activities, they’ve managed to provide students with tutoring on their own time, whether it was before school, during lunch, or even after school. Rooms 303 and 905 were always open to all students; whether you were enrolled in one of their classes or not, you were always welcome there. Calderon and Youngblood never felt the need to have tutoring a requirement in order for them to provide it. If they know a student needs help, they want they student to know they’re always there if the student needs it.

All in all, Calderon and Youngblood have given so much towards the school; they’re leaving us with much to remember them by. We would like to thank Calderon and Youngblood for having such a positive impact on us students and even the teachers these past years. Calderon and Youngblood will be missed by us Raiders. Farewell to Mr. Calderon and Mr. Youngblood. We wish you two the best of luck.