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Alles Gute zum Geburtstag!  I hope you are having an amazing birthday even though you are staying home.  I am so glad that I have gotten to know you and learn from you.  Looking forward to the next few years of theatre.
-Cooper D.

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I hope you have an amazing day Mr.Bell! Thank you for always pushing us to do our best and for always understanding when any of us have rough days. I miss being in class!
-Jenna Grindem

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Happy birthday Mr.bell I hope you’re having a great day I miss you in Tech Theater. You always make me smile in Tech Theater with your funny jokes. Have a great day, I miss seeing you!

~ Georgia Ring

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Aaah what can i even say! I’d never had a meaningful experience in theatre until you were my teacher, wow ur so powerful. You care about everyone so much, I don’t even know how many people have cried in your office but it’s definitely to make you an honorary counsellor or something. Thank you for always making us laugh, helping us when we cry, and bringing the best out of all of us. I’m sad that I won’t be your student anymore because you’re one of the best teachers I’ve ever had 🥺. I hope you have an amazing birthday, you deserve it !!!

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FELIZ CUMPLEAÑOS Mr. Bell! Idk how old you are but I hope it’s a wonderful day!  You’ve put up with me through my highest of high and *lowest* of lows. You’re such an amazing teacher, and no matter how tired or off I feel, I always look forward to productions and rehearsals. Also, you let me & sarina nap on your couch, so extra snaps for that. Thank you for making the black box a safe place for all of us to do lots of crying, to laugh until our sides hurt, to sing our hearts out, even if it annoys you to no end. Thanks for always being there for me, and for being the best teacher and director in the entire world. Also, thanks for putting up with not one, but TWO Rodriguez siblings. Idk how you can do it! Love your hair, and hope you have a supercalifragelisticexpialidosious day! Love Paola ❤️🥳

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY!  You are always a wonderful smiling face! Thank you for all the amazing things you do!😁

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Happy Birthday Mr.Bell!! Thank you for being such an encouraging director, and for helping me grow as a person and as an actor. I really enjoyed my time at memorial, and most of that was thanks to you. Thank you for working so hard for us and still having time to care about us. It means more than you know. Thank you for being an amazing director and for being so kind. I’m going to miss you next year.
- Griffin Quinn

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I hope you have a wonderful day, feel special, and are spoiled by those who love you! I miss seeing your face and hearing your voice in the hallways. Take care of yourself - see you soon!

- JFox

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Brent,

You are one of the most dedicated people I know. Your passion for what you love lights up a room.  I’m lucky to know you! Have a wonderful birthday!!

Alissia

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Happy birthday Mr. Bell! I’m sad that we won’t be able to see you next year, but I hope you have a great birthday! Thank you for making the last 2 years of theatre fun!
- the Godisans

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Mr. Bell...What a year we’ve had?! Greyscale, advancing in UIL, and many couch naps😂 God has blessed me by getting to work with you every day. I couldn’t ask for a better partner! Hope you have a fabulous birthday, you deserve it❤️ -Darragh

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MR BELL!! Words cannot explain how much you mean to me as a teacher and director. You’ve changed my perspective on theatre, and because of you, I want to make acting my career. Thank you for always being super funny and putting up with my panic attacks/crying sessions in your office tehehe. HAPPY BIRTHDAY 👑

-Madison King

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY MR BELL!!
IM gonna miss you next year sooo much. just don’t head but me when you see me cause that hurts.  i hope you have a great day!!!
-duzich

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Happy Birthday, Mr. Bell!  Miss you, and hope you have an awesome weekend!
- Seymour

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Happy Birthday Mr.Bell!!!! Sorry we could sing to you in person, I am sure you are also very sad for not getting to hear us serenade you. I hope you have a wonderful day!

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Happy, Happy Birthday, Mr. Bell!!! Sure do miss seeing you for our "counseling" sessions!!  Wishing you the best day ever!!  

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Happy, Happy Birthday, Mr. Bell!!! Sure do miss seeing you for our "counseling" sessions!!  Wishing you the best day ever!!  

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i hope your birthday is a good one, and it kinda sucks that this whole quarantine things is happening. you are a fantastic teacher and i look forward to future shows and classes! happy birthday!

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I hope you spend some time spoiling yourself on this day!! Have wonderful Birthday Friend! Hopefully we are back in school soon!!
- Cami Cole

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Happy birthday and thanks for being my best friend on animal crossing! 

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Happy birthday and thanks for being my best friend on animal crossing! 

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LOL. Thanks for always bring the fun when its needed!!!! And working so hard! You are appreciated! Have an awesome birthday!

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Happy birthday, my friend.  I send you a virtual Patti cake to celebrate with!  Thank you for being awesome!

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Thank you for all your sass and humorous insight.  You give any room a wonderful light to bask in.

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Celebrate well!!  Enjoy your warm wishes from all!  Thank you for being a positive force in FISD!

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I hope your birthday is filled with fun and surprises!  You always make me laugh and make meetings more fun with your commentary. :)
-Kendall

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Happiest of days to you my good friend! I hope that it is filled with joy! Lift a toast, to you and too many more!
Much love
~Shurr

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I hope that today is extra special for you.  Enjoy a nice long walk outside and be free to 'treat yo self' today!
Davenport

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I appreciate you so much. Thank you for inspiring me to be a better teacher and for always making me laugh. Hope your day is happy and you're able to get outside and enjoy some fresh air!! - Amanda Murray

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Happy birthday Brent!! I hope that the day is filled with love and happiness and that your next year of life is even better! ☺️☺️☺️
- Darius

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Happy Happy Happy Happy Happy Happy Happy Birthday! Thank you for always bringing life and sass into our PLC meetings. You have become my favorite person to sit by!

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Happy Happy Happy Happy Happy Happy Happy Birthday! Thank you for always bringing life and sass into our PLC meetings. You have become my favorite person to sit by!

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-Skiler

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I don't know if you remember the first time we met. It was my first year at Griffin Middle School, and my first year in the district, coming from California. We were attending the teacher PD that takes place before school. We had to team up with a partner and do some crazy exercise. I don't remember the exercise, but I do remember teaming with you.

I read people pretty well, and what I remember the most about you was your big heart. You never say much, but when you do, it's worth listening to. I remember thinking to myself, this guy is going to make a good Theatre Director. At the time, you were a Tech Director (I don't remember the school.)
I leave the district (not because I wanted to), for one year, come back, and you are the Director of Theatre for a newly opened school...Memorial. I was like, "Yeah! That's my dude!" I also remember the mix-up in the two of us getting the plays Twelve Angry Men and The Yellow Boat. We went back and forth getting the plays to one another. Finally, I mailed Twelve Angry Men to you. You said you would bring me The Yellow Boat at our next PD meeting. You were true to your word BUT, you brought me Twelve Angry Men again, thinking it was The Yellow Boat! :) Dude! The look on your face was classic!

Like you, I don't say much, unless asked to or in the privacy or company of someone I'm sitting next to, but when I do, I make it purposeful. So, let me make this purposeful...it's my prayer for you.

I pray that you will continue to be blessed with success as a Director at Memorial or wherever you may be led. I pray you will find, joy, peace, and comfort in the things life has to offer. I pray your students will continue to be blessed with the strength, courage, and development of their talents while being under your tutelage, but more than anything, I pray that you will continue to walk in the plans and purposes of God for your life.

Happy birthday my friend. Enjoy this day of being celebrated by family, friends, and co-workers that love you as they Ring That Bell.

Koop

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Mr. Bell thank you for making my first year of high school theatre one I will never forget. I’m so grateful to have you as my director this year and many more to come. You have taught me so much and I’m very grateful for that. Thank you for giving me a community I feel apart of and the place I meet some of my closest friends. You have always made me and everyone in the theatre department that this is our home! I can’t wait for next year and all the exciting new things to do!   Thanks you for everything!
-Isabella Woodson

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Brent,
I’m so thankful for our friendship! It has been a blast getting to know you, especially this semester, and I look forward to hanging out with you and the guys every Wednesday. I wish you all the best on your birthday!

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Happy birthday Mr. Bell!!! I’m so grateful to have had you as a director for the past two years! Getting to work and learn from you has been amazing, and I look up to you a lot! I can’t wait to see all that Warrior Theatre will accomplish next year because with you, I know it’s gonna be amazing! -Marissa Carroll

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mr. bell, i’m so glad that i have you as a theatre teacher, director, mentor, and just a set of ears to talk to.  from the moment i stepped into the black box on the first day of this past school year, i knew you were an amazing person.  your energy is so contagious and it brings a smile to just about anyone.  you’re an amazing teacher and care about your students beyond assignments or grades, which is hard to come across sometimes.  not only that, but you believed in me enough to give me a chance in uil, despite my short time in your class prior to my audition.  you helped me realize that theatre is something i willingly loved and introduced me to people who will have a special place in my heart for a long time.  thank you for all of the memories and amazing times in class and rehearsal.  i hope quarantine is treating you well and you make the best of your stay-at-home birthday!

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happy birthday mr. bell! thank you for all that you have done for me and everyone else. the department would not be what it is today without you! i miss theatre productions and having snime rehearsals everyday:( can’t wait for next year and all the fun things that are coming! you are so great to everyone and instantly make our days brighter with your sense of humor and sassy comments. thank you for everything and happy birthday🥳🥳🥳
-sarina wagle

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY MR BELL!!!! Let’s start at the beginning. I came into theater thinking it was only for the credit and it was gonna be the worst class of freshman year. You made us feel like family. I fell in love with theater and ended up in advanced placement the next year. I know no matter what I can always talk to you. You are a blessing to memorial as a whole and you are the one thing truly keeping me back from lonestar (now you know who this is). You are a safe zone of all of us. Thank you so much for being such a blessing. Happy birthday. I hope your coronacation is so so good. Thank you for teaching me so many life lessons. Have an amazing day!

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Thank you so much for making me feel like a part of the theatre family. The musical last year was so much fun and I’m so happy I got to participate in it. I miss you so much and want to thank you for always making me laugh lol. I hope you have the best bday evaaaa....I mean...considering 😭but nonetheless, I hope you stay safe and eat good grub on your special day.

- Maddie G

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Happy birthday Brent! I’m very thankful that the Lord crossed our paths when he did a few months ago. I look forward to many more Andy’s and Snow Cone Lady trips in the coming months. Hope you have an incredible day and a blessed year ahead!
-Derek

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Happy Birthday Brent! To you, an unexpected friend through whom I have met many unexpected friends. I’m immensely grateful for your kindness and friendship.
-Peter

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Happy Birthday, Brent!!! Thanks for being an awesome friend and going on late night Andy’s adventures and porch nights!
-Jenn

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Happy birthday Mr. Bell! I hope you have an amazing day! Thank you for being such an awesome teacher and inspiring me to do my best everyday. I miss being in your class and rehearsals so much! -GG Hernandez

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Here to all the tech & life skill you have taught us! Thank you for all you do! And lastly Happy Birthday! 😆

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Happy birthday Mr Bell! Thank you for everything you have done for the theatre department. I hope you have a amazing birthday. I miss theatre class so much!

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the TALENT 🤩 -maggie

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thank you for letting me constantly sleep on your couch and eat in ur room and watch random shows -maggie

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I hope you have a wonderful birthday! I miss you and the theatre company so much during this time but I cannot wait to see you in the fall! I have to thank you for all of the incredible opportunities you have given me and how much I have learned and grown from you. Ever since you put me as ASM for Memorial’s very first show I knew I was going to be blessed with incredible chances and shows from you. Not only have I grown my skills in directing so incredibly, I have been improving my acting a LOT because of you. Beginning of my freshmen year was rough with the acting (so sorry you had to witness all that) but because of how hard you work and how much you love to improve other people, I am so much stronger in every department of theatre. I could rant all day and all night about how thankful I am for you but I gonna try to not be too annoying today :) Happy birthday!! Also I am going to post more photos and videos of you like I would with my friends !! ALSO THANK YOU FOR LETTING ME VISIT UR ANIMAL CROSSING ISLAND IT’S AMAZING -Maggie

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I hope you have an amazing birthday considering the circumstances lol! You have helped me in so many ways and have pushed me to become better. I miss class and rehearsal with all the laughs and fun times! Thank you for being the best!

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Happy Birthday Mr. Bell!!! Thank you for everything you do. I have only known you for a short time but you have given me so much good advice. Couldn't ask for a better teacher. Have the best day even with all this chaos, happy birthday, have the best day, miss you!

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Wow Mr. Bell. You are old. Just kidding. :) Thank you for literally everything you do for me. You have never given up on me, and what I want to do with my life. You always told me to believe in myself, because I have what it takes, and I really do believe in myself. I am not going to lie, I'm going to miss sitting on the couch talking about my problems, and I hope we can still have daily talks. You really mean alot to me. You put faith and trust in me to do both of your advanced classes, which makes me feel like I got what it takes. You and Ms. Darragh made the first assistant tech director, which is beyond me. You really are the best or what you always say, the bomb. com. Thank you for never giving up on me when I needed a hand. Thank you for making the last two years the best. Thank you for just being there for me when I was walking to a cliff and you were there to pull me away. You helped on what to decide what my path should be and I can never be so grateful. Thank you for always handling me and my crazy problems, I'm pretty sure I can be annoying at times but I know damn well i can make you laugh. Anyways, thank you. I hope I can give you one last hug and laugh before I go. I really hope we can still take a shot on my 21st. I love you, Mr. Bell. Never change. And please don't forget me. - Love, Tori Mejia (also my mom said happy birthday, ugh making me edit it god knows how many times)

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Hey Mr. Bell. HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!! Thank you for the great memories you’ve given me and thank you for all the wonderful times. You’ve been a great influence on my life these past few months and I hope that in these next few years we share more laughs together. Happy birthday! Have a good one

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Happy birthday Mr. Bell!!!!  i wish we could be celebrating with you in the classroom, but to be completely honest spending your birthday at school isn’t the most fun option either....Anyways i couldn’t ask for a better theatre teacher and your class is always so much fun and makes everyone’s day better. Again, happy birthday! have a great day we miss you so much!!

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Happy birthday mr bell!! I hope you’re staying inside and healthy . I’m sorry your birthday had to be indoors :( but I hope you still enjoy it !! I just want to thank you for being an amazing teacher and always having a positive attitude. I’ve never really had a teacher that I could be real with or connect on a personal level until you!! I also want to thank you for making your students feel comfortable inside your class and feel like they can talk to you . I hope you have a great day!! Love you!! - Chloe King 💕💓💓💗🎊🎉🎈🎊

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Happy Birthday Mr. Bell! Gosh! How times fly! A whole year! I hope that year has been filled with good stuff! I know life gets in the way but Birthdays are the days that allows life to stop for a second to enjoy.........YOU! Thank you for being you! You are such a wonderful person and  teacher. I have learned so much about acting in the time I've known you! I know I haven't been the greatest actress or student, but for your birthday theirs gonna be some changes! I hope you have a wonderful birthday Mr. Bell! You deserve it! (Sincerely, Brenna Bates. The greatest Apple Seller to ever live!)