LETTER FROM THE

We hope you love “Faces of Palmetto” as much as we loved creating it. We recognize how special the Palmetto community is, and our staff worked diligently over the past couple of months to show that to you.

Palmetto has changed significantly. Decade-lasting traditions like Mr. Panther and Panther Prowl have returned along with a heightened sense of “Panther Pride.” While our traditional experiences transform around us by the minute, we are lucky enough to find ourselves surrounded by the most inspiring people that continue to do amazing things for their community, overcome incredible obstacles and motivate those around them.

We do not always know the stories behind those who roam the halls with us, and we hope “Faces of Palmetto” gives insight into some unknown aspects of your peers’ and teachers’ lives. Oprah Winfrey said it best, “Everyone has a story. And there’s something to be learned from every experience.”

To the seniors featured in “Faces of Palmetto,” thank you for dedicating your time to our school and our community. Your impact is incredible, and though we will miss you next year, we know that you will continue to be a positive influence wherever you go.

Unfortunately, we can only feature a certain number of “Faces of Palmetto” stories each year, but if we could, we would write a hundred more. Thankfully, we plan to continue the tradition of “Faces of Palmetto” far into the future.

Thank you all for reading this year’s “Faces of Palmetto” issue and for learning about the students, alumni, and faculty that make Palmetto so extraordinary. We, the editors of The Panther, are incredibly proud to share it with you.