Congratulations on finishing eighth grade!
If you ever need a laugh,
Miguel will step it up
with irony, astute observations,
and constant requests for
bathroom breaks,
everything with a smile
on his face and
“I understand” in his heart.

If you ever have a doubt,
Rafael has your back,
plugging away at his work
to try and get ahead,
coming in early
and turning in late,
he’ll get it done and thank
you for the help.

If you ever need to smile,
Sophia will show you her art
so skillfully crafted by her hands,
her pencils, her colors,
she’ll show you the way to
overcome when things get tough,
plowing ahead and working hard
and always keeping her head held high.

If you ever wonder what happened,
Juan is sure to point out
the funny little things
the rest of us don’t notice,
and is the first to apologize
if he is wrong, and is always happy
with life’s simple pleasures,
something we all need to remember.