To our extraordinary Bishop McHugh Community-
I cannot begin to express my gratitude for all of the words, cards, gifts, prayers, parties, and activities that occurred last week in response to the announcement of my retirement. I was and remain overwhelmed, humbled, and awed by the outpouring of kindness and generosity.
What a school! What a family!
I began teaching at Bishop McHugh in September of 2001;
on my 5th day of school, the World Trade Center was attacked.
While the entire world was in chaos, gripped with fear and sadness,
I sat in the Bishop McHugh Regional Catholic School gym listening to children sing, "Let There Be Peace on Earth." I clearly remember feeling that I couldn't imagine wanting to be at any other place at that moment. And, I have maintained that feeling every day for the last 16 years...including last Thursday during the 7th grade-led surprise party and during Friday's closing Mass. Bishop McHugh is so special!
As stated in the Book of Genesis,
"Surely, the presence of the Lord is in this place."
Thank you to all of our wonderful families for your commitment and support and for allowing your amazing children to be a part of our family.
Thank you to all of our students, past and present;
you have taught me every day!
Thank you to the hardest working coworkers and most dedicated teachers that I have met!
Thank you to all who have volunteered to coach and to help our athletic program over the years!
Our Storm is the perfect Storm because of you!
Thank you to all who have made both my years at Bishop McHugh and my departure from Bishop McHugh so magical!
I may be leaving to spend more time with my husband in Florida,
but there is no doubt that
Bishop McHugh IS the happiest place
on earth!
May the Storm be always at our backs!
God bless Bishop McHugh-
-Mrs Larkin-