Petition to Keep Mr. Yong at RHS!

To:
Dr. Bruce Bearisto, Superintendent of School District #38

From:
Richmond Secondary School Students
(Petition started by Stephanie Liou at http://www.thepetitionsite.com/1/yong-rhs)

We the undersigned are students at Richmond Secondary School. Mr. Gordon Yong has
been our teacher this year while other teachers have gone on leave, and we are unwilling to
see him go. His teaching ability and brilliant personality will be sorely missed. Having Mr.
Yong as our teacher would benefit our academic growth and enjoyment of the Humanities
immensely. But more than that, he is a mentor, an inspiration, a dedicated member of our
school community, and someone that Richmond High would truly hate to lose. Thus, we are
petitioning to you, the administration, to keep him at our school as a permanent teacher.
Please take a look at how many students have signed this petition, and some of the truly
touching comments that have been written. Thank you for considering our petition.

# 97:
Jun 10, Tim Matiachuk

# 96:
Jun 10, 2008, Wilson Lau
Mr. Yong is a genius. We all acknowledge the completely unconventional demeanor of his
person, that I have to admit that I enjoy. His tests are horrible (just like history is to be), his
knowledge in the subjects we study and that we don't study is astounding, his involvement in
our school community is admired and, despite the completely cliched comment this is, he is
always there with a helping hand, and one of his brilliant comments. I repeat, Mr. Yong is a
genius that RHS cannot stand to lose.

# 96:
Jun 10, 2008, Ria O.
Although I don't have him as a teacher, I have many friends who do: they are always talking
about what a great teacher he is, because he makes learning actually FUN. For an IB student,
having to learn about governments and wars and stuff in order to get a diploma is pretty
awful (jk!), but you have this awesome, caring, dedicated and really funny teacher to teach
you this?! That's pretty hard to come by... All his students love him, even students who
AREN'T his students love him... So why don't you let him stay?
# 94:
Jun 10, 2008, Lester Lao
He is an awesome teacher

# 93:
Jun 10, 2008, A R
We need Mr. Yong at our school next year. His approach to history and teaching in general
different.

# 92:
Jun 10, 2008, Michael Suarez
Mr. Yong is swim team coach...i think...ok well sponser teacher!! and without him, no swim
team?!?! keep yong!!

# 91:
Jun 10, 2008, Joey Xiang

# 90:
Jun 8, 2008, Polly Zou
Mr.Yong should't leave!!!!!

# 89:
Jun 5, 2008, Sunny Pao
Please don't leave us, your like the awesomest teacher ever :)

# 88:
Jun 4, 2008, Sara Lawrence

# 87:
Jun 3, 2008, Daniel Capa
He finds way to make class interesting and fun

# 86:
Jun 2, 2008, Paige Zhang
All that has been said is said, but definitely needs to be said more. Mr. Yong is a really
awesome teacher and person, outside of just lectures and homework. He supports the
people that he teaches and is a great mentor!

# 85:
Jun 1, 2008, Micah Au
Mr. Yong makes learning history an experience, not just another class.
# 84:
Jun 1, 2008, Paige Qin
even though I can't think of better words to describe Mr.Yong than what Nick has already
wrote, we deserve to know Mr.Yong a bit more=D

# 83:
Jun 1, 2008, Manhar Grewal
PLEASE KEEP MR.YONG!!!!! Hes a really good teacher and advisor!

# 82:
May 29, 2008, E Tso
yong is an idealogy

# 81:
May 29, 2008, Terry Yu
LOL IM NUMBER 81!

# 80:
May 29, 2008, Reeti Soni
Mr. Yong's an awesome teacher....i'd love to have him as my teacher again next year!!!...keep
him at RHS!!

# 79:
May 29, 2008, Roopy Burmy
Mr Yong is awesome. the guy has a very bright personality. history would be nothing without
him :P

# 78:
May 26, 2008, Jenny Lin

# 77:
May 26, 2008, Veronika Dikun
Mr. Yong is awesome. He is always there to answer questions or just talk. Most teachers can't
relate to their students, but Mr. Yong is the exception. History has never been much fun for
me, but in Mr. Yong's class I feel like I understand the big picture. Keep him at RHS!

# 76:
May 23, 2008, Cyrus Sie
Mr Yong is solid.

# 75:
May 23, 2008, Anonymous
:)
# 74:
May 22, 2008, Amna Chaudhry
Mr. Yong is such a great teacher and I'd hate to see him leave!

# 73:
May 22, 2008, Yusra Qaiser
A REALLYYY COOL TEACHER!

# 72:
May 16, 2008, Stephany Blandino
Mr. Yong rocks, he really is an awesome teacher and as a future IB history 12 student I feel
that it is important he continue teaching at RHS. Not only is he a great teacher but he is a
very kind and inspirational person who has really put all his efforts into making history fun
and creating a good relationship with all of his students. Teachers like Mr. Yong are hard to
find and it would be a shame to not see Mr. Yong teaching at RHS next year. WE NEED
HIM!!!!!!!

# 71:
May 16, 2008, Nick Zhygan
A great teacher, History mentor and a true inspiration to his students. His efforts in enriching
our lives through education have been very motivating, uplifting and most of all interesting!
Because when it comes down to it - interest is truly what drives education, and promotes the
basis of a solid learning environment. Being a student fortunate enough to be taught by
Mr.Yong has been a real privilege and I see myself as lucky for having had the experience. Not
every teacher is able to bestow lessons unto their students that have a lasting and profound
effect, but he has succeeded time and time again, really showing that there is more to
learning (and History) then thick books and long tests. I hope that he is able to remain at RHS
and be an inspiration to students in the years to come.

# 70:
May 16, 2008, Valeria T
Mr.Yong is truly a fantastic teacher, he is always there to help, to talk to, and history class
can't get any better! Mr.Yong, thank you for everything!

# 69:
May 14, 2008, Daniel Khuu

# 68:
May 12, 2008, Justin Tsang
By far one of the most supportive and kind teachers I know by far =)

# 67:
May 12, 2008, Julie Ribi
Mr Yong is cool =]
# 66:
May 10, 2008, Elizabeth Cheng
STAY STAY STAY...and again STAY =)

# 65:
May 8, 2008, Can Atik, Turkey

# 64:
May 7, 2008, Annie X
He is the best mandarin substitute teacher ever =)

# 63:
May 7, 2008, Anonymous

# 62:
May 7, 2008, Silky Wyld

# 61:
May 5, 2008, Anonymous
mr yong is young n sexy

# 60:
May 5, 2008, Anonymous

# 59:
May 5, 2008, Darson Du

# 58:
May 5, 2008, Graeme Lee
Mr. Yong is more than just an excellent teacher, but a great friend and a mentor for anyone in
any of his classes.

# 57:
May 5, 2008, Anonymous
Thanks for supporting the swim team!

# 56:
May 5, 2008, Jamin Chen
EPIC GG?!?

# 55:
May 5, 2008, Tina Lin
# 54:
May 5, 2008, BiLL Fowlie

# 53:
May 5, 2008, Sarah A
thx for supporting swim team!

# 52:
May 4, 2008, Robbi Avelino
Thanks for teaching us some Bahasa Malay, Mr. Yong, it really came in handy.

# 51:
May 4, 2008, Herman Du

#50:
May 3, 2008, Khris Mendoza
Mr. Yong displays a comprehensive knowledge of his teaching material and has the ability to
inspire his students to do their best

# 49:
May 3, 2008, Tariq Kassam
I completely agree with the details of this petition. Mr. Yong has been an inspirational figure
in the lives of many of the students here at Richmond High, and is more than qualified to
remain a critical part of the RHS staff. His friendly, hard-working and compassionate nature
make him a strong candidate, and I whole-heartedly believe Mr. Gordon Yong belongs at
Richmond High school.

# 48:
May 3, 2008, Camille Wong
even if Mr. Yong has never taught me and probably doesn't even know who I am, for the sake
of other future IB history students I think he should stay. My friends love him for who he is
and his teaching.

# 47:
May 3, 2008, Margaret Lau

# 46:
May 2, 2008, Vivien Chiu

# 45:
May 2, 2008, Anonymous
# 44:
May 2, 2008, Nina Lee
Mr.Yong not only is a great teacher, but a very understanding and caring person. His teaching
abilities are no doubt amazing, and he is also able to bond well with all his students. YOU
MUST STAY MR. YONG!

# 43:
May 2, 2008, Ming Fung Chan
Mr. Yong is a veeerrry good teacher la! We must keep him with us asians in RHS.

# 42:
May 2, 2008, Carina Ip
:)

# 41:
May 2, 2008, Gabrielle Balao
Please keep Mr. Yong!! [ Insert great comment here ].

# 40:
May 2, 2008, Emily Ng

# 39:
May 1, 2008, Darren Yaneza

# 38:
May 1, 2008, Twinky Ip

# 37:
May 1, 2008, Henry Lai
Even though Mr. Yong is not my academic teacher, his presence is immensely appreciated.
Not only is he willing to help students on their way to academic success, but he has that
"teacher's touch". This, in my opinion, is the most valuable aspect of being a teacher. A
teacher just being able to teach alone is not sufficient. Mr. Yong's presence gives me the
sense that he is very outgoing, talkative, enthusiastic, and generous in terms of his
characterization. From what I hear, I think he is one of those teachers where one can address
social problems to. Mr. Yong is one of those "hard-to-come-by" teachers that will take their
time to listen and give advice to any student, whether academic-related or not, not because
they have to, but because they care. It is quite evident that Mr. Yong enjoys teaching. The
calibre of impact due to his absence will be profound, and will be felt by the students of
Richmond Secondary.

# 36:
May 1, 2008, Anonymous
# 35:
May 1, 2008, Anonymous
MR YONG MUST STAY. I SAY KEEP MR YONG AND KICK MRS ZHAO OUT.

# 34:
May 1, 2008, Jerry Tang
Dedicated and supportive. Able to engage students and fully ultilize their potential.

# 33:
May 1, 2008, Ryan Cheung

# 32:
May 1, 2008, Anonymous

# 31:
May 1, 2008, Tax Monkey
Mr. Yong is hot. Why would you want to let him go. Of all people I think Ms. Zhao should go.

# 30:
May 1, 2008, Anonymous
demostrates good spirit of a high-school teacher.

# 29:
May 1, 2008, Anonymous

# 28:
May 1, 2008, Karen Cheng

# 27:
May 1, 2008, Christina Blake
Mr Yong is not only a great person to be around, but also a very helpful person. I don't have
him for any of my classes, yet he still helps me with my schoolwork when I have trouble.
Having Mr Yong as part of the RHS staff will impact a whole new generation of students who
are aware of their presence on this planet and make changes for the better in society. His
ways of teaching is not only profound, but inspiring as well. He will make a great addition to
the RHS staff.

# 26:
May 1, 2008, Brooks Lai
Mr. Yong is an awesome person! He is so caring and dedicated. Also, he's is great at teaching
and I can actually understand the material. I hope he can stay at RHS! We all love Mr. Yong!
=)
# 25:
May 1, 2008, Yves C
mr yong is the nicest teacher in the world!!!!!!!! he's also a very good one too YEAH!!!

# 24:
May 1, 2008, Natasha Chang

# 23:
May 1, 2008, Annie Wu
Mr.Yong is awesome. No words necessary.

# 22:
May 1, 2008, Helen Gao

# 21:
May 1, 2008, Jojo Lo
Please let Mr.Yong stay in Richmond High! He makes History class more exciting than video
games!

# 20:
May 1, 2008, Fanny Zhang
ZOMG STAY.

# 19:
May 1, 2008, Gordon Ng
Mr. Yong's awesomee!! Like Mr.Furugori always says: You'd be foolish not to consider him.

# 18:
May 1, 2008, Anonymous

# 17:
May 1, 2008, Victoria Yang
woots mr yong!

# 16:
May 1, 2008, Ingrid Chen
Mr. Yong is one of the most dedicated and caring teachers I've ever met. STAY MR. YONG!

# 15:
May 1, 2008, Dawn Yin
I think Mr. Yong's teaching materials and methods are GREAT. I ACTUALLY understand what
he says in history class (I'm in IB, so thats saying something). He's SUCH a great person, and I
think he would be a great addition to the staff. Plus, all the students love him.
# 13:
May 1, 2008, Sean Chen
YEA MR YONG!

# 12:
May 1, 2008, Anonymous
I have never before had a teacher as caring and willing to help his students as Mr. Yong. His
support and approachability makes learning a much more pleasant. He is definitely a teacher
that RHS needs!

# 11:
May 1, 2008, Anonymous
He proves to be a very insightful teacher who encourages his students to continue pursuing
their goals. Mr. Yong's caring, understanding, and patient personality would prove to be a
great contribution to the Richmond Secondary School as once a colt, he will always be a colt
as well.

# 10:
May 1, 2008, Dorothy Yang
Mr. Yong is an amazing teacher who makes school much more interesting and enjoyable. He
is very knowledgeable and is always willing to help his students.

# 9:
May 1, 2008, Anonymous
Mr. Yong is a wonderful teacher and is very committed to his job which inspires his students
to work hard. It would be a shame to see him leave and an unnecessary loss for RHS. Thank
you Mr. Yong and good luck next year =)

# 8:
May 1, 2008, Jeffrey Tam
As stated earlier, Mr. Yong is extremely charismatic and considerate, and I believe it would be
a gift for coming students to be under his teaching, than not.

# 7:
May 1, 2008, Natalie Peters
Mr Yong is one of the BEST teachers i have ever had! He is so supportive and helpful to all his
students! KEEP MR YONG!!

# 6:
May 1, 2008, Anonymous
He is an amazing teacher and all the students enjoys the atmosphere he creates in a
classroom that is beneficial to our learning.

# 4:
Apr 30, 2008, Khalil Kassam
# 3:
Apr 30, 2008, Lisa Ma
Mr. Yong is truly one of the most considerate and caring teachers I have encountered during
my time at Richmond Secondary. He stays after school almost daily to help his students with
their educational endeavours and we all love him to bits =)

# 2:
Apr 30, 2008, Alisha Mawji
Mr Yong rocks our socks:)

# 1:
Apr 30, 2008, Stephanie Liou
I fully support this petition! History class will not be the same without Mr. Yong...and neither
will Richmond High. It would be our terrible, terrible loss, and it's a loss that I am not at all
interested in! Mr. Yong is one of those rare teachers that is truly inspiring – inspiring to the
point that I have willingly invested significant personal time into putting together this
petition. Honestly, it's not often that students will get this enthusiastic about a teacher. In
the spirit of successful, happy education, let him stay!!!