Goodbye Mr. Puckett
December 2020
On Mr. Puckett's final day of teaching at Thurgood before going to his new job, we all presented him with literature we had made for him during Omni Lit. We are happy that he got a new opportunity, but sad to see him go. We will miss you Mr. Puckett!
Goodbye Mr. Puckett
By: Quinlyn Dalyander, 7th Grader
ReadinG
New Opportunities
GoOd listener
TalenteD
Bold
EssaYs
WritEr
SteMs
TalkeR
Passionate
HUmorous
Head in the Closet
GimKit
UndErstanding
FahrenheiT 451
Best ELA Teacher I’ve ever had
Dear Mr. Puckett,
By: Emma Kind, 7th Grader
You have made such a big impact on my life and the lives of many other students. You have thought us so much and it is hard to see you go. I'm glad you are starting a new chapter of your life. It's very nice how you want to get a better job to help support your family. You will be missed by all of us. I just want you to remember that nobody will ever be able to replace you. You let us goof around a little bit but could also be strict if needed. The gimkit's we played together were always so fun.
You will be missed,
By: Emma Kind, 7th Grader
I will always remember you. I also know that 3rd block this year was secretly your favorite. I wish I was in school so I could wish you a farewell in person but that's ok. I have very fun and nice memories to remember you by.
Quinlyn Dalyander, 7th Grader
Weird Mr. Puckett
Has a head in his closet
That is all bloody
Ms. Vincent, Teacher
Six lifetimes ago
You skateboarded down the hall
And became my friend
Noah Vasallo, 7th Grader
Mr. Puckett, oh Mr. Puckett
You have a bloody second head
You make rules since 2013
Miles Dallara, 9th Grader
Heads in your closet you must leave behind
In a new life you must find
This empty classroom you must leave
Leave the kids to silently grieve
None can replace this bald man
But we will always stan
Miss the gleam in student’s eyes
Cope with some nice french fries
I am out of ideas
So bye I guess