2021 Senior Edition

Vol. 93 Issue 4 The RBW Senior Edition Page 3
A Letter From Our Principal
Seniors,
Congratulations! You have made it to the end of your four year journey at Alton High School.
You probably remember several happenings from your freshman year, or I’ll at least bet you
have one incident that still sticks in your mind. If you conjure up that memory, don’t think of
the good or bad of the moment, but think of how far you have come. Think of the friends you
have made. Think of the fun you have had. Think of the memories you have created. Think of
how much more mature you are now than then.
The pandemic affected all of us, but you have come out stronger and more prepared for the
challenges you will face in the future. We could dwell on how many things you missed out on,
and would be right to travel down that path, but let’s don’t. You handled it like champions and
we couldn’t be more proud of you.
I hope you can recognize your strength in making it to this point of your high school career. As
you head to graduation, remember how far you have come since that freshman year.
Remember the friendships and fun you have had over the past four years and know the
memories created at AHS will last your lifetime.
On behalf of the faculty and staff, may I be among the first to congratulate you on your
graduation from high school. You have completed one of the biggest steps of your life. And
now, you’re off to start another journey where your options and potential are unlimited.
You’ve made it! You have heard it said over the years, and now you’ve earned the distinction,
………………………..”Once a Redbird, Always a Redbird”!
Michael Bellm
Principal, Alton High School