Mrs. Srader is the Latin teacher at Central High School. She has taught at Central for 25 years. When I was in the ninth grade, some of my older friends talked me into signing up for Latin. They said the teacher was "so cool," but as I entered the room on my first day of my sophomore year I thought differently. I walked into class late (this is a very common occurence for me), and as I entered I promptly took a seat in the back of the classroom to avoid attention. It looked like I was in the clear, because I didn't see a teacher in the room. Then all of the sudden I look over and I see her standing behind a podium. To understand this you have to know how her room is set. Her computer is set up behind a filing cabinet and a podium, so you cant see her. I never would've pictured this lady to be my Latin teacher. She looked like she was already mad about something. She just seemed agitated. I thought to myself, "What have I gotten myself into? This teacher's crazy." However, I was wrong. Throughout these two years I have been taught under Mrs. Srader, I've realized that this short lady, with the crazy outfits, and the short white poofy hair is one of the nicest and most caring teachers I've ever met. I guess I can say that I wear my emotions on my sleeve, and when I'm having a bad day you can tell. Whenever I have one of those days, Mrs. Srader always asks what's bothering me. No teacher has ever done that to me. Last year Mrs. Srader and I butted heads a little, and I regret it so bad because I realize now what an amazing lady she really is. I realize now that Mrs. Srader is the life line that keeps Latin alive in San Angelo. Without her, there wouldn't be Latin. Man, if Mrs. Srader wasn't here I would've had to have taken Spanish. Thank goodness she's here. Mrs. Srader invests her time, her money, and on occasion even her beautiful house for Latin Club. Even though she may confuse us with her advanced vocabulary and proper speech, all in all she is a valuble asset to all of us in Latin and Latin Club not only as a teacher, but as a friend and a mentor.

Written by Clay Fuchs.