The Parent-Teacher Connection would love to share these alumni testimonials...
"...High School is going to seem like a different world without the encouragement from the teachers here to try harder, and to set my goals higher. I know I am going to miss the one place that has probably had the most effect on how I grew up physically and spiritually..."
...Ari Bensink (class of '11)
"...On our most recent field trip to the mountains, one of the challenges our school faced was a teambuilding class. The counselor said our school was one of the fastest to complete the activities. I'm not surprised because that's one thing about our school, we are taught to work together and help each other..."
...Grant Anderson (class of '11)
"...I have enjoyed the uniqueness of HPFS over the years, just like many of my friends have. Our teachers have taught us more than the textbooks require..
...Dr. Hancock made science fun this school year by adding relevant movie clips, providing a sea food boil during our marine biology section, and adding some humor into every class. We also performed many experiments. I really enjoyed when we went to the creek, and did water quality testing and caught fish to study...
...T.J. Scola (class of '11)
"...As I have been at HPFS, I have learned a lot about respect. Honor was also something that I learned at HPFS; respect and honor are both very important skills to know in life. I've always been treated as part of the family here. Nine years is a long time to go to one place, but looking back, I'm glad it was here...
...Thank you to all the staff and all my friends at HPFS."
...Dylan Brooks (class of '11)
"...I would like to thank the Honbarriers for building a great school for me and many others to go to. I also would like to thank all the teachers and my parents for motivating me through all of these years. This school has taught me to be strong, and when I feel like giving up, to persevere and keep on going..."
...Ben Newsome (class of '11)
"...At High Point Friends School the teachers sometimes teach us outside the classroom. This helps us visualize the subject and learn more about it. When I experience something hands on, I get a better understanding than just reading it in a book.
High Point Friends School has allowed me to grow spiritually by providing daily devotions and sciptures from the Bible. This has taught me how to act and the way I should live life...
...I am going to miss this school very much, but it is time to move on. I am confident that I will be successful in High School because of the guidance and encouragement that I received at High Point Friends School..."
...Reed Stahl (class of '10)
"...Three things I learned here that I will never forget are respect, work ethic, and discipline. Every teacher here at HPFS knows how to push me, and makes me show the respect and discipline that I have been taught...
...I would like to thank Mr. Girardi for providing me with such a caring school environment. I would like to thank my teachers for mentally pushing me and preparing me for high school..."
...Keaton Webb (class of '10)
"During my time at High Point Friends School, I have learned a great deal about the world around me and about myself. When I think of my years here, the word "growth" keeps coming to my mind. I cannot believe how our school has grown and how I have grown. I know I would not be the person I am today without the relationships with my friends, teachers and administrators here at High Point Friends. In these years at HPFS, I have been pushed academically and physically. I have been enouraged to become the best person that I can be..."
...Matthew Roberts (class of '10)
"...My first day at HPFS was probably the best first day I've ever had at a school, especially considering I made a school switch in the middle of the year and was missing all my friends. Everyone was so nice and welcoming of me. I immediately made friends with people, and I loved all the attention from the teachers and students! My days conintued to get even better..."
...Sarah Bethel (class of '10)
"...I've been at High Point Friends School for 8 years, and I've enjoyed every moment of it. My only regret is not being able to stay longer. Because of the dedication and effort given by the teachers and staff, HPFS will always remain one of the best school I've ever had the privilege to attend..."
...Christopher Newsome (class of '10)
"My time at HPFS has taught me many things. The three that I would like to mention are: respect teachers, real homework, and think before you speak...
...Looking back on all I’ve learned has really made me realize how much HPFS means to me. This school has taught me so much. I can’t even find words to express my emotions.
Teachers and Friends, thank you so much."
...Ross White (class of '09)
"I’m sad to leave, but it’s time to move on. This school has taught me a lot, and I think it has made me a better person than if I had gone to another school. The teachers have built me up, helped me to grow, and made me stronger. All of this has prepared me not only for high school, but also for living my life to the fullest. I will miss my friends and teachers, some of which I have built incredible relationships with. I can only hope that high school will be as great of an experience as this school has been for me.”
...Travis Humphrey (class of '09)
"In my four years at High Point Friends School, the teachers have really helped me through some of the toughest times in my life. Being here has taught me so many things about myself I never knew I could accomplish. I have learned a lot about myself that I would have never found out on my own and it’s all thanks to the school, but more importantly, the teachers. Thank you High Point Friends."
...James Michaels (class of '09)
"...With the small class sizes, it is like everyone is a family; everyone knows each other and interacts with one another, especially in our eighth grade class with just the five of us. I think this is one of my favorite qualities of the school. I enjoy being able to do activities that other schools wouldn’t be able to do.
All of the teachers really care about us and want us to do well. This is rare to see at other schools. Here it just feels like everyone knows one another, cares for each other, and it is a great learning experience. I hope it will stay this way and I hope that all of us can stay in contact. I will be happy if other schools that I attend in the future will mean half as much to me as this one does."
...David Wiggins (class of '09)