13 Years - Potomac School

Inspiration, dedication, and respect. No three
words can better describe what this man means to the
students and the Potomac community. Students never
dread his class, rather, they look forward to a chance to
earn his respect. His grades are always fair, and his
simple presence drives us to do our best. His
recognition of good work is one of the most gratifying
experiences in this school. But this desire to impress
him exsists not only in the classroom. He pushes us to
excell on the cross country course, the track, and in
life. His unforgetable stories about his past draw us
closer to him, and give us a deeper sense of respect and
admiration for what this man has accomplished.
You cannot be in the room with him and not
be a better person for it. He revitalizes the beauty and
importance of the english language. He drives us to
achieve and succeed, giving us a new understanding of
our language, literature, poetry, and life. He is the man,
the myth, the lengend. Whether it is his karate
lessons, occasional fits of rage, or poetic verse, it is
impossible not to respect this man. Mr. Gauthier, for
all your inspiration, dedication, and desire to make us
better people, we thank you.
Athletics are a major part of our daily
lives here at Potomac. Each day after school
we head to the gym either for practice or for a
tough competition against a rival school.
Every season we have the opprotunity to bond
with our teammates while experiencing the
benefits of hard work and dedication. Our
teammates often become some of our closest
friends, and there is nothing more rewarding
than coming together on the field and
successfully overcoming a difficult challenge.
Not only does this woman challenge
her teams on the athletic fields, but she also
pushes her students to challenge themselves in
the classroom. She is never afraid to hand out
an occasional pop quiz or to put her team
through a difficult track work out. She
presents us with these situations not to be
mean, but to bring out our best effort and
sense of determination.
For the past ten years this woman has
worked to strengthen our athletic program
and thanks to her, the school has a reputation
for athletic success and sportsmanship. She
has established a program that will continue to
grow and succeed long after she has moved on
from the fields of Potomac. Thank you, Tracy
Swecker, for offering us constant
encouragement, and for always challenging us
to strive to be our best, both on and off the
field. The athletic program will miss you next
year.
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