Thank you! And all the best. I still remember your geography projectlearning major facts about cities in the U. S. Fact: Grand Rapids, MI was the first city to put fluoride in the drinking water!— Charlie Benziger, Class of 1984
You have guided us towards intellectual curiosity and enlightened lifelong appreciation for literature. That is matched with an uncanny ability to cultivate good young men. God Bless, Mr. Ryan!— Gregory, Brooks, Titus Landegger, Class of 1985, 2017, 2026
Dear Mr. Ryan, Congratulations on an amazing 55-year run at Saint David ' s. Truly the GOAT. Your love of baseball and literature made 8th grade unforgettable! Thank you.— A. J. Lika, Class of 1994
Mr. Ryan is one of the many teachers at Saint David’ s that changed my life. His wisdom made me a stronger writer. I will never forget getting lost in The Count of Monte Cristo or reciting The Raven.— Jack Dougherty, Class of 2014
Congratulations on an incredible career, Mr. Ryan. Thank you for the lasting impact you had on Saint David ' s and on every one of your students. Enjoy this well-deserved milestone!— Malcolm Dorson, Class of 1998
Thank you for being my teacher, colleague, mentor, and friend. Out of so many shared moments, thank you most for our time in " Canticle " and for allowing me to be the " Dazzle " to your " Razzle.”— John Dearie, Class of 1995
Thank you for being the first person that wasn ' t my parents to call me a writer.— Zach Messner, Class of 1998
Mr. Ryan embodies Saint David ' s at its best – caring for the whole person. I remember him as much outside class as in it- Shakespeare, baseball, the Food Drive. So fortunate to have been his student!— Skakel McCooey, Class of 2013
Mr. Ryan, thank you for being such an influential and kind teacher during my time at Saint David ' s. I will always remember how your leadership made being an 8th grader at Saint David ' s special.— Henry Rowe, Class of 2023
Despite the countless number of students Mr. Ryan has taught, he finds a way to truly connect with each of them. He changed the trajectory of my education and created my love of reading. Thank you.
— Alexander Oh, Class of 2022
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