Friends, I have some terrible news. It's sad and it's horrible and it's disgusting, and it affects one of the worlds most brilliant, genuine, kind, and sharpest teachers. My sister Laura came home from school the other day and was crying. She sat down and she looked me very gravely in the eye, and told me that Ms. Hammack has one of the rarest kinds of leukemia. Less than 5,000 people in the entire world ever get it. Because of said leukemia, she is also retiring at the end of this year.
In addition to that, Mr. Wade will be retiring along with her. Friedman will stay on until after Laura's senior year, and then... who knows. Our high school memories are eroding. Our favorite teachers are washing away, taking with them parts of our high school selves. And worst of all, a woman who has beaten breast cancer has to deal with another horrible disease.
I feel like we should do something, or write something, or anything. I don't know what to do. I just wanted to let you know.

Tear drop 12:31 PM of Sarah