Principal Writes Notes to All 443 Graduating Seniors

Summit High School principal Jason Mutterer spent hours after work learning about all 443 seniors at his school and wrote personalized handwritten notes to each of them for graduation. Mutterer, affectionately known as Coach Mutt, joins TODAY to open up about the sweet gesture. "I love my job, but I love my students even more," he says.

June 12, 2025 | VIEW IN BROWSER On the Show TOP MOMENT Principal Writes Handwritten Notes to His 443 Graduating Seniors Summit High School principal Jason Mutterer spent hours after work learning about all 443 seniors at his school and wrote personalized handwritten notes to each of them for graduation. Mutterer, affectionately known as Coach Mutt, joins TODAY to open up about the sweet gesture. "I love my job, but I love my students even more," he says. READ MORE We would like to learn more about you! Take our survey by clicking the button below.  TAKE OUR SURVEY Tributes Pour in for Beach Boys Founder Brian Wilson WATCH NOW Conan O'Brien Tried to Rename 'Late Night' to 'Nighty Night' WATCH NOW Is the Chair Blue or Gray? Viral Video Draws Colorful Responses WATCH NOW SAW IT ON TODAY 3RD HOUR OF TODAY Gerard Butler Talks 'Powerful' Impact of 'Dragon' on Audiences WATCH NOW TODAY WITH JENNA & FRIENDS Henry Winkler Reacts to Surprise Video From His Kids on TODAY WATCH NOW SHOP TODAY Get up to 85% off these fan favorites in fashion and beauty WATCH NOW Send us Feedback Follow us on Facebook More TODAY Newsletters Copyright © 2025 TODAY | 30 Rockefeller Plaza, New York, NY 10112 MANAGE SUBSCRIPTION | UNSUBSCRIBE | PRIVACY | SEND FEEDBACK