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I might be a little late but Thank you for all Mr.Merc , I hope you have a great journey ahead of you wherever the road takes you. I thank you as a teacher and as a coach. If it weren’t for you I don’t think I would be where I’m at right now
- Juriel

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Thank you for always seek a way to motivate your students with your sympathy.  I will miss you. never change.  I wish you luck wherever you go…

With love
Susana Castro

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Hi Mr. Merc! You probably don't remember me but it's Afia. You were the only teacher that helped me in math. Now that I'm in high school, I am losing my mind with pre-calculus and the SATs. The only thing that kept me going is what you taught me in 8th grade and the algebra regents classes we had. Even though its been 3 years, I never forgot about the memories I made with everyone. Thank you for the wonderful memories and I wish you the best!

- Afia R. (Class of 2019)

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What’s up Merc it’s your boy Edrees probably one of your favorite teachers, Man ima miss you, you don’t know the impact you had in my life you were an amazing teacher and coach to me throughout my time at Bronx Park, after I graduated we didn’t forget about each other you became my big brother, my junior year of high school you really wanted me to succeed in my SAT and you even got me a book to study. I hope one day we get to hang out so we can talk I’m really becoming a man and you get to say I seen this kid grow up from a little boy to a man. Man I love you Merc and I wish you the best.

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Mr. Merc,
We started at BXPK together. You were just a baby out of college and I was the seasoned vet, and yet we both were fish out of water. We learned everything together, and we made the best team. When I left BXPK I knew the kids were in the best hands because you were there. I’m so excited for your next adventure but I know how much you will be missed. Your legacy lives on my friend and the kids will never forget all the things you did for them and for the school. Love you so much.
-Ms. Kirby

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thank you for all you have done to make bxpk a great place. -RRG

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Thanks for bringing girl's basketball to our ladies in a real way. And for the boys too, but our young ladies were lucky to have a dedicated coach who helped them enter the world of school team athletics.

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Hey Merc-

Sad to see you go, but I know your connection to our kids  and community won’t keep you away long.  Best of luck with your next steps and may you continue to grow personally as well as you grew opportunities for our students to get involved in sports and different aspects of life.

Much love

L

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hi mr merc its lina (alynah) sowwy i never really paid attention in ur class (and that i was late all the time) u taught me quite a bit but ummm yeah i hope u have fun stream odd eye by shinee ok b safe luv u

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hi mr merc dont go broke traveling the world. idk how to add more than one pic on this shit so enjoy the last photo youll see of miso -yvonnie

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I can’t believe your leaving Mercuis!!! Thank you for being such a great spirit to bxpk. Even tho i was late to math everyday you were still a great teacher and you’ve taught me a lot. You will be missed but I wish you the best, good luck. -Assia B

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I will miss You❤️💨

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Mercy boo you the best. I appreciate you so much for giving me a chance to develop myself on the basketball team and you showed me leadership. I learned so much from you even if it was small things. The kids that never had you just won’t know who you are. I wish you the best on your adventures. - Taha

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Mercy boo you the best. I appreciate you so much for giving me a chance to develop myself on the basketball team and you showed me leadership. I learned so much from you even if it was small things. The kids that never had you just won’t know who you are. I wish you the best on your adventures. - Taha

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you were an okay math teacher, but math isn't rlly for me (as you know) but you're good at math. Hopefully you travel safely, and you enjoy your break from teaching after so long. I'll miss you very much & even tho i wont be in the school anymore 8th grade math most definitely wont be the same. also your stare is very scary so yk...make is less scary. Enjoy whatever u do and i will try and keep in touch with you! thanks very much for an amazing 8th grade experience. also forget what happened on the train for these current two days! tanks

bye bye, i'll miss you.

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You were a fantastic teacher to my class (2018). I’ve been dreaming of going to NYU since the trip we went on and after hearing all the stories you’ve told us about. And now look, I’m on the nyu class of 2026. Thank you. I wish you happiness on your vacation, you deserve it. Hope to see you again. Bye!!!!!!:))))
-Kaylee Martinez

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Thank you for my great 8th grade math class 2019/2020
-aidan curiel

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it was nice knowing you and having you as my math teacher for the short time i was there ❤️wish you nothing but luck in the future -alissa b.

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Hola mr merc:P stay safe and remember to always take care of yourself and have fun. It’s better to do everything you wish in life then not to at all (ofc be smart about it at the same time!) ty for teaching me math I actually learned 🤞🏼 ~ Isabella Kumari Liyanage

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You were the best teacher even the best coach thank you for pushing me in ball and to do better even them Friday dances

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Honestly Mr, I wouldn’t let the hope of traveling the world cloud my judgment on my love for teaching. Thats just me tho. For the full truth, you were a great teacher and even though I barely came to class you made it fun 24/7. On me and Stephanie Galva’s behalf we apologize for using monopoly in your class. We should’ve invited you to play with us.

- Arlo (Pluto) Rodriguez
ps. tell ms zyg i love her and she was an A+ teacher

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Fare well, mr merc. You were an ok coach. Jk. You were awesome.

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Fare well, mr merc. You were an ok coach. Jk. You were awesome.

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You are/were a good teacher.Hopefully you have a good time traveling. -Karla

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Gracias por ser un buen profesor even tho you trash at basketball 😂 you the best math teacher ever…

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hola señor mercenario. Your a great guy and still can’t guard me. Mental toughness is a measure of individual resilience and confidence that may predict success in sport, education and the workplace. I am going to miss you lil bro. 🫶🏼 旅途平安 - Yousef

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Hi Mr. Merc! I'm now in college and I still remember you as one of my favorite teachers. Thank you for always being there when we wanted to spend time in your room and having us do video projects that I still look back on to this day. You always went above and beyond to make sure we were having fun and your care for us never went unnoticed. Thank you Mr Merc and I wish you the best!!

- Mary Mernacaj, Class of 2017❤️

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Mercy bear🥹 you were and still are the best coach ever, I couldn’t have asked for a better role model on and off the court; you really were a great influence and guide for me at a confusing and hard point in my life so I thank you for everything-Jo aka joey bear♾🥹😼

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Mercy bear🥹 you were and still are the best coach ever, I couldn’t have asked for a better role model on and off the court; you really were a great influence and guide for me at a confusing and hard point in my life so I thank you for everything-Jo aka joey bear♾🥹😼

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You were a great math teacher and a very funny guy who always had fun I wish I could seen u one more time but don’t worry you’ll seee me on TV when I play for the NYM so hit me up and I’ll give u some free tickets ok

From once again famous baseball player and your former and most favorite student,
Jaylen Alcantara

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We had such an amazing year with funny moments strict moments and more, your a lovely funny human being the best teacher and the most amazing coach imma miss you so much as you tought me so many things in this school year I love you MR merc stay cool😭🫶🏽🫶🏽🫶🏽

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It's sad to hear that you are leaving bxpk. You
really made math fun. And you were also my
coach too and I really enjoyed playing
basketball because of you. Wish you the best.
~Daniela Montero

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HEY MR MERc I’m going to mis u and I love u for being that nicest person on this earth 🌍 a love for how caring and cool u r . LOVE YOU 😍

- shaila

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i wish you the best you and you better come to DR to see how beautiful it is here.

from Alanny🙄.

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Thank you mr merc for being a amazing teacher this year thank you

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Hola Merc, gracias por ser uno de los mejores profesores que he tenido y gracias por tu paciencia. 

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Hola Merc, gracias por ser uno de los mejores profesores que he tenido y gracias por tu paciencia. 

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Adiós 👋👋👋👋👋👋👋👋

Ayelca

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Te voy a extrañar mucho te doy las gracias por todo lo que me enseñaste y espero que  te valla voy bien

Jesus

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that you enjoy traveling the world I will miss you a lot and thank you very much for everything

Johanny

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mr merc thank you for teacher us how to be better at baskeball and for  helping me to go better a defend thank you so much I gone miss you bro :( -isaias

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mr merc thank you for teacher us how to be better at baskeball and for  helping me to go better a defend thank you so much I gone miss you bro :( -isaias

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Thank you for being a great coach

Ps- Believe

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you helped me a lot and I thank you for that. - Fausto

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Thank you mr Merc we will miss you-Ian paniagua

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GOODBYE MR.MERC I WILL MISS YOU BOO BOO- ADRIANNA

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GOODBYE MR.MERC I WILL MISS YOU BOO BOO- ADRIANNA

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I love you and I will miss you so much mr.merc I KNOW you will miss me too because I will be leaving take care of yourself boo boo ❤️❤️❤️

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thank you mr merc for being the best coach for soccer and had a best time playing with you gio was always better... jk jk

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thank you for being the best coach and I know I was always better at soccer and the funniest coach

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Hey merc you can't guard me bozo but your O D nice wit it I love your teachings and will miss your dearly sammyboi

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Your one of my favorite basketball coach and teacher I wish you the best.

From Anthoney Hawthorne

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I know 2020-2021 werent the best years for any of us but the teachers made up for it by giving us some sort of comfort. I loved all of your shows and the times we’d play games afterschool with the rest of our classmates. I struggled a lot during 8th grade but you were very understanding which I appreciate so much. I hope you enjoy your new school and make as many people happy there as you did in bxpk!!!

-With Love, Dona❤️

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Wish you luck Mr.Merc you’re a Good basketball coach and a great math teacher. You’ll be miss best of luck

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i cant believe you’re leaving bxpk. you’re one of the best teachers i had last year . even in a pandemic you made me want to get on that computer and put out all my energy . you were my favorite teacher 🫣.. don’t tell anyone that tho .. 😁 our times in math class were very energy filled and so entertaining. and chess club toooo . omg that was so fun . even tho we only saw each other like twice in person it was still fun over zoom . i wish we could have had the full 8th grade expirence with u as my advisor but what we had and worked with because of covid was still really fun .!! you pushed me to be the best student i was and i appreciate that :) .

-from your fav dreadheaded student , NYAJAH 🤭 !!

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Yes I was not suppose to have my phone out 🫣
- Kathy Nguyen

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You were such a funny, cool, and warm-spirited person when I was at bronx park. Always crackin jokes and asking me if I was SQ’s niece lol. I wish you best of luck wherever you go!!

Alesha 🤍

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-Kathy Nguyen

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- Kathy Nguyen

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Hey, Mr. Merc!

It’s Kathy. You were such a great teacher! I’ll never forget when we played Simon Says, but with math. You were teaching us how to rotate triangles on a grid. For example, when Simon said to rotate 180° counter clockwise, we had to make sure we rotated and faced the correct way. I loved doing that. I’m glad you pushed us academically because it also pushed me in high school too. You always made our class feel like a family. I will also never forget when you and Mr. Hammack would come down to the cafeteria in the mornings and bring your speakers along and wildly dance together. You created some of the best experiences at Bronx Park. Also, even though I was not technically a member of the basketball team but just a manager, I made so many memories with our trips to the gym and the Mean Girls Broadway show. You even gave me one of the jerseys. Also, it looks like you’re getting closer to having a cool beard like Mr. Sq’s! Thank you for all the positive energy you always had. I know you’ll make other positive impacts wherever you go! Wait, did you become a doctor or something? I just remembered you mentioned finishing school for something like that. o.o! Well, whatever it is, you’ll be amazing!

Kathy Nguyen (805 math class in 2017/2018)

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Hey Mr. Merc!! It’s been a long time since I’ve seen you but you’ve never left my mind. I have to say you were one of the best math teachers I’ve ever had. You always were there to help everyone and made sure the lessons were fun. I’m sad to hear you leave because I know you’ve made many connections with students that they will never forget. I wish you nothing but the best and I hope everything goes well for your next journey.
- Brianna Ortiz class of 2017

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yo mr merc u were a good basketball coach and a good math teacher hope u have a good life outside of bxpk

-lesniel p

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Hi Mr.Merc
Meola here. I wanna say thank you for everything you’ve done not only for me but for all your students. You always made sure to create a safe and loving learning environment in your class. You were the first teacher I opened up to and with good reason because you made me feel safe when nothing in my life was stable. Thank you so much for all the memories and all the help you provided. We were all so lucky to have you .I wish you the best.
Much love ❤️

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hey mr merc you were a cool teacher, even tho i didnt have u

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Hey Mr Merc. To be honest in the beginning you were just another teacher. But as the year went by, we got to know that funny and passionate side of you. I am thankful and honored to have been your student. I wish nothing but the best for you and all your future endeavors! Take care!

Alex Perez

(BTW you with curly hair is just amazing, coming from a curlyhead)

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HEYYYYY Mr. Merc!!!!

It’s your favorite student from the class of 2017, hopefully you remember who I am lol. It’s been a very long time since you have heard from me, I know I did not visit often my life just became hectic. Just wanted to say how great of a math teacher you are, you were one of the best top math teachers I have had through my years of high school and middle school. You made me even enjoy and love math even more. Can you believe that I was just your student 5 years ago wow, just wanted to say miss hearing your jokes in class and our loud talks in the morning right before class. Thank you for being such an amazing and funny teacher! You will be truly missed and the other graduating classes won’t have the opportunity to have an amazing math teacher like I did. I wish you the best and success now and the future!

Sincerely,

Usmah Eltareb

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You are definitely one of the best teachers i’ve ever had, thank you so much for teaching me even if it was online. If you ever do another zoom call make sure you don’t bump into a lady while driving. Anyways, it was great knowing you 😔😔
- Your favorite student, Savannah Berrios (Class of 2021)

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From a Philly sister to a Philly brother

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From a Philly sister to a Philly brother

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Hi Mr Merc,

Its old man Roldan here! You made me have an unforgettable experience at Bronx Park. Not only did you push me academically but as an athlete. I will still have the best jumper in bxpk so don’t you forget. I am so incredibly thankful our bond was more of a family bond than a teacher-student relationship. Cant wait to hear about the amazing things you continue to do. Do it for Philly!!!
- Caroline Roldan (Old man Roldan)

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Heyy Mr.Merc!! Thank you for being such a great 8th grade math teacher. Our year got cut off short but I enjoyed the time we had. I will always remember our amazing dance parties in the morning. I hope everything goes well wherever you go!
-  Emely Guerrero

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It’s your favorite student from class of 2018, Liaaa, I wish my sister who’s in 6th grade rn had the experience of having you as a teacher. You and ms.zyg were my favs🥲 good luck much love - Lia Calderon

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You were the first teacher to ever make me love math and I wouldn’t be where I am today without you. You were also the best basketball coach and introduced me to a sport that while I no longer play, will always love. You were so funny and really just a great person to be around. Thank you so much for everything you taught me, I miss you and will miss you even more now. You’ll forever be my best math teacher and best coach. I’m sorry I didn’t get to visit as often after I graduated. I wish you the best wherever you go after BXPK. <3

Much love, Luisana (Lulu)

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Hi merc,honestly i never liked you bc you smell like sweaty cheddar cheese but ig you were pretty cool from the time we spent together. I’m not writing anything long but thank you for being apart of my 8th grade school year and i hope your traveling goes well.

Love,

Saniya W

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Hey Mr.Merc! I want to start off by thanking you for being one of the most genuinely great teachers ive had. Being in your class is something I would definetly re do.  Even though I was only able to learn from you online, every day was worth giving my dedication to your math class. You really helped make one of the weirdest years educational wise, amazing. I really wish that you could've been my teacher again some day. You're amazing at what you do, and for that I thank you. I wish you the best in every decision you make!
- Ashley Reyes

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HIII MERC im so sad that we’re leaving but mainly you 💔. The upcoming 8th graders wouldn’t get to experience the amazingness of merc. Your bubbly personality, how you care so much about your students, how sarcastic you are 😭 , how scary your voice is sometimes and ect. I hope the following year comes with nothing but success and happiness. Live your life take risks be happy blah blah. From me astryd I just want say thank you so much for yelling at me to go back to class , making sarcastic jokes with me , being there for me when i needed you , buying me snacks , and for being you. Never change and if you do come back to bronx park i’ll make sure to stop bye and say hi 🫶🏼🫶🏼 WE’LL YOU MISS YOU MERCCCCC THANK YOU FOR PUTTING UP WITH THE CLASS OF 2022 WE LOVE YOU AND WE WILL MISS YOU VERY VERY VERY VERY MUCH LOLZZZ 🤪🤪 - ur fav dominican astryd 🤗🤗

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hey mr. merc, even though i wasn’t your student being around you and school and being in your classrooms the one or two times was really fun even though you bullied me💔💔 you were an amazing teacher and i was able to tell just by those two times i was there.
but anyways

bucks>76ers

-xavier

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So many reasons not to leave!
MrK

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Its been so long Mr. Merc!! You were truly one of the best teachers from BXPK and made math (even though i hate the subject😐) really enjoyable with your humor. You were an incredible person and despite me not being able to visit as often anymore you still reached out to me whenever it was possible! I still haven’t forgotten you helping me over a math problem when I was in HS, thank you for all the great memories and being an awesome teacher during my middle school years!! -Dilenny Feliz

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yo mr mercy i cant believe you're leaving bxpk it was so fun having you teach us mathematics from home even though i wasn't paying attention most of times but you made class so much fun with your jokes and you bad singing. I still wanna run my 1 on 1 since u swear you could beat me at ball but you can't. I remember those times when we were finally able to go outside in the backyard and play basketball and you kept saying we can't play 3 on 3 and get psychical but we did it anyways. Even though you don't text back cause you're super dayroom I still have you top 3 favorites of all time teachers. I'ma miss you and i feel bad for all the 7th graders and everyone else that won't be able to experience your great vibes and childish personality.

Ya fav cuz im really like that frfr,

Chris

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Wooah it's crazy you are leaving. you are so entertaining and energetic. you always pushed me to do better in basketball and I appreciate you for that (even though I don't like basketball anymore 😭) you pushed people to do better & to reach their full potential, hope everything goes well for you in life. -Ashley (the tall girl) <3

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Mr.Merc i’m going to miss you! you were an amazing teacher in 8th grade and i can’t tell you how appreciated and loved I am for spending those years with you. I hope all goes well in the future and hope to see you again. Thank you for everything you’ve done.. love you and you’ll be missed❤️❤️ - Arrianna

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Really a W teacher. I hate math but he makes it easier.
Jahvin

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mr merc i love u, u fr the goated math teach 💪

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Your cool guy bro

From famous baseball player,
Jaylen Alcantara

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Cool guy -yosimar

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HEY MR 🤭 okay so like to begin with im soso sad to hear that you’re leaving bxpk BUTTTT I’m sure you’ll be very happy wherever you go 🫶 Despite having to teach me math last year online DURING A PANDEMICCC you were an amazing teacher who always knew how to bring the energy and make everyone excited to be in your class ☹️ Your llama hair, svedlana performances, and overall energy will be missed extremely
PS: I’m still waiting for the llama merch😒

ILY MR, GOODLUCK WHEREVER YOU GO AND THANK U FOR EVERYTHING 🫶🫶

yours truly,
stephanie <3

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Thank you for all you do! You will be missed!

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heyyy mrr. so sad to hear you’re leavingg ! i wish you success no matter where you’re going. although we were a handful you did an amazing job teaching us and keeping our advisory fun in the middle of a pandemic. you always knew how to keep everyone’s spirit up. you were one of the few who believed in me and kept me motivated to get up everyday and keep trying no matter how hard it got. your class was always something to look forward too. we 🫶🏽 youu. wish you the best of luck !! - kaelar 

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heyyy mrr. so sad to hear you’re leavingg ! i wish you success no matter where you’re going. although we were a handful you did an amazing job teaching us and keeping our advisory fun in the middle of a pandemic. you always knew how to keep everyone’s spirit up. you were one of the few who believed in me and kept me motivated to get up everyday and keep trying no matter how hard it got. your class was always something to look forward too. we 🫶🏽 youu. wish you the best of luck !! - kaelar 

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Hi Mr. Merc, I’ve never really been good at things like this, especially not when it comes to sounding professional about it, but I’ll just be as honest as possible in this message. I want to thank you for working so hard this year and in all your past years as a teacher. And although math was never something I’ve been good at, you tried your best to help me understand it and get better. You took feedback as a teacher and understood me when I told you my math struggles (or struggles in general). You were also a great advisor, and I’m going to miss having those advisories with you and the rest of 802B, especially the hour long ones. You always had activities and conversations to keep us connected with each other and having fun, which definitely worked. The fun trips you took us on and your bad Subway Surfer record will forever be remembered by me and other students. You’re a great teacher and I’m happy to say that you taught me before leaving. Thank you for being such an amazing teacher.

Sincerely,
Myess Hammouri

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yo, Mr Merc its the beast from the middle east (Abdulla). Ima miss you a lot, you're one of the best teachers to ever exist. Have fun exploring the world. I hope I can see you again.  Thanks for all your hardwork

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yo, Mr Merc its the beast from the middle east (Abdulla). Ima miss you a lot, you're one of the best teachers to ever exist. Have fun exploring the world. I hope I can see you again.  Thanks for all your hardwork

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Sincerly, The beast