Fifth-grader Charlize Pauling writes goodbye to Mr. Lenny on a going-away banner. 
Fifth-grader Charlize Pauling writes a goodbye to Mr. Lenny on a going-away banner. 
Almost every student at Pine View knows the legend of Mr. Lenny, and many chose to sign a banner to show their gratitude. 
Lenny described his final day as emotional. As the buses arrived, he had a hug, smile, and wave for every student he passed by, referring to each of them by name. 
Lenny described his final day as emotional. As the buses arrived, he had a hug, smile, and wave for every student he passed by, referring to each of them by name. 
Lenny described his final day as emotional. As the buses arrived, he had a hug, smile, and wave for every student he passed by, referring to each of them by name. 
Lenny described his final day as emotional. As the buses arrived, he had a hug, smile, and wave for every student he passed by, referring to each of them by name. 
Lenny described his final day as emotional. As the buses arrived, he had a hug, smile, and wave for every student he passed by, referring to each of them by name.
PHOTO STORY BY SHELBY BRANN AND ALYSON MIZANIN | This Week’s Prompt: “Mr. Lenny”
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