At the end of this semester, Mr. Garcia will be retiring. Mr. Garcia has been with Davidson Middle School for over 40 years. Beginning as a history teacher, Mr. Garcia has spent most of his career here as an English instructor. He is known for starting the school paper, the debate team, and the Shakespearean performance troop. As part of his farewell party, we would like to ask everyone who took a class with him to sign the class card. Please feel free to add a fun detail or reference to an event that made his classes memorable. Which phrase best describes the author's purpose for writing this passage?

A. to invite faculty to the retirement reception

B. to influence students to become an English teacher

C. to invite students to sign the farewell card

D. to inform everyone on the instructor's achievements