With the 2024-2025 school year coming to an end, many Blue Devils are signing off. In addition to this year’s seniors, some teachers are saying goodbye to HC. Lisa Hager, Beth McKenzie, Matthew Logsdon, Shelley Mosier, Tommy Craft, and Mr. Helton will all leave HC after a collective total of over one hundred years. Some of the teachers share memories about their time with the Blue Devil family..
Mrs. McKenzie has one wish for her past students. “I hope my students will remember that I cared about them,” McKenzie said.
After working at HC for 12 years as an English teacher, McKenzie has memorable moments about the other staff members as well.
“I walked into my new classroom, and in recognition of this being my last year, Ms. El Amin had custom-painted a book title on the wall for me,” Mckenzie said.
Another English teacher, Matthew Logsdon, talks about his time at HC after 27.5 years of teaching at HC..
“[One of my fondest memories was] watching 105 students perform ‘We’re All In This Together’ from High School Musical,” Logsdon said. “Directing that show was a beautiful experience [and core memory].”
Logsdon also shares advice for his peers returning to HC next year.
“This has been a fantastic place to work, to dedicate a third of my life to. I’m proud of my time here and I hope others feel the same,” Logsdon said. “A bit of tangible advice, don’t rely on email. If you need to talk to someone, take a walk and try to find them.”
To conclude our tribute to our retiring English teachers, Tommy Craft, who has worked at HC for 27 years, signs off with some heartfelt reflections about his teaching style and how he wants to be remembered.
“I hope students will remember that I was challenging but fair,” Craft said. “I would leave disappointed if a student felt I had been unfair to him or her.”
Craft also talks about his future following retirement.
“I will likely come back to sub after several months, but I most look forward to traveling,” Craft said. “I just want to experience the culture and languages for an extended period of time.”
In addition to English, HC says goodbye to a math teacher, Shelley Mosier. Having been here for 20 years, Mrs. Mosier talks about her time with her students and staff.
“[One of my most memorable moments is when] a student tried to bribe me with his Baptismal [money],” Mosier said. “And the shock and horror from his mom!”
With funny memories all around, she talks about her plans following retirement.
“[I am going to be a] small business owner of SnickerDoodle Greetings,” Mosier said. “And will be offering private tutoring in math!”
Lastly, Lisa Hager, our physical education and health teacher who has been here for seven years, will also be retiring.
“[Her advice for students and teachers is to] enjoy the moments and put your phone down,” Hager said.
For her, one of the most memorable moments was “inding a kid crawling in the ceiling tiles of the boys locker room.”
As they embark on a new chapter, Helton, Craft, Hager, Mosier, Logsdon, McKenzie leave behind a legacy of learning, leadership, and care.
