REFLECTIONS from the Class of 2023

Kian Esfahani ‘23

It is hard to believe my poor parents have been driving my sister and I to Good Shepherd for 16 years. Sixteen years of Halloween parades, carnivals, and music sharings. Sixteen years of new uniforms, school projects and racing to get assignments completed.

As a family, Good Shepherd has been a huge part of our lives. However, graduating this year has made me see Good Shepherd is more than a place to drive to and from everyday…

The greatest things I will take away from Good Shepherd are the relationships I built with my classmates and teachers.

TeachersatGoodShepherdarealwaysready tohelp,whetherit’sanhourbeforeschool starts,oreventwominutesaheadofatest.I willalwaysremembertheamountofattention and kindness the teachers and GSES communityhavegivenme.

Good Shepherd has allowed me to learn both inside and outside of the classroom. Classroom of the Earth (COE) has been a truly life changing experience and has also allowed me to strengthen relationships with my classmates. COE gave me the opportunity to learn respect and gain an appreciation for the part of the world called the outdoors.

I’vealwaysappreciatedthesaying“friends becomeourchosenfamily,”andGoodShepherd has allowed me to create those friendshipsthatwillhopefullylastalifetime,asI headtohighschool.

For the past 16 years, Good Shepherd has encompassed more than just a school to my family and I. Good Shepherd has been a place which taught us to Learn, Serve, and Lead. I will take these major lessons with me to high school and on my future academic journeys. It’s been an absolute pleasure to be a Good Shepherd Cougar, and I will miss the drive.