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                Every Spring, we ask high school seniors to write about a senior citizen who has
                made an impact on their lives.  A large majority of them wrote about a grandparent,
                which is understandable because most grandparents love their grandchildren and   the
                enjoy the role.  As I heard someone say recently, “If I’d known it was this much fun,
                I’d have figured out how to become a grandpa even quicker.”                publisher

                I began to think about who I would choose to write about.  My grandmother
                was very important in my upbringing, but I wondered who else in my life would
                deserve accolades.  I immediately thought
                of teachers. After all, every teacher seems
                like a senior citizen, when you are a kid.

                My 8th grade history teacher, Mrs. Bambina
                recently posted on my Facebook page:
                “Hello, sweet butterfly! You will always be
                a metamorphic miracle to me. I remember
                you  becoming  a  butterfly  almost  before
                my eyes so many years ago.” That was a
                defining  moment  in  life.  I  realized  that
                I  was  “somebody”,  and  I  was  capable  of
                great things.  My teacher affirmed it, and
                now, many years later, I can still draw
                strength from her belief in me.

                Two  of  the  honorees  in  this  issue  are
                retired generals who mentor young people. But you don’t have to be a general, a teacher, or even a grandparent
                to make a difference in a young person’s life. Your cumulative wisdom and experience can be of benefit to
                anyone willing to pay attention. Two of our stories feature women who have invested in young ladies outside
                their family. You can be an important part of someone’s story – especially if they are young. Don’t retire from
                the opportunity to mentor.

                We all need someone to believe in us, encourage us and patiently anticipate our metamorphosis. We all want to
                reach our full potential, to become the best version of ourselves – to achieve “butterfly status”.  (On a related
                subject: Be sure and check out the upcoming “Butterfly Exhibit” at Science Spectrum. It is guaranteed to delight
                and inspire you.)


                Finally, a big thank you to AIM Bank who has sponsored this edition for the last three years and to Wentz
                Orthodontics who has generously stepped up to help.  Senior to Senior 2019 could not have happened without
                their support.  If you have the opportunity, please thank them for facilitating the metamorphoses of the young
                “butterflies” featured on our cover.



                                                                                                Erin Agee



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                           and stories and helping to Link us.  And thank you to the advertisers who make
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