'Tis the season

[lennon211]

Well, it's that time of year again. Time to start shopping for school supplies and uniforms (if the school/district requires them). I had to go in for the freshman orientation tonight and got to meet with a number of the students' parents. The reactions were great though, and will probably stick with me for a long time. They just looked at me as if asking themselves "Are you for real?" I suppose that's the nature of it all, as they look up at me, coming off a day's work and then having to show up at school for 3 hours of tours, speeches, more tours, etc. The most that I can tell is that the students have no idea what to think, as I look like a senior to them as opposed to their teacher. It's gonna be a fun year.

[JakeK]

This year is my senior year. Started Friday, and I'm looking forward to getting out of jail! I met all my teachers, I have no complaints with any of them. I saw several of my teachers from last year on Friday, too, and they all enjoyed seeing me and hoped the best for me this year.

[wmthor]

This year is my senior year. Started Friday, and I'm looking forward to getting out of jail!...

Jake, what about college?

[deaconblues]

Please stop reminding me...

[antipodean]

Hey Jake, dig deep this year! It's a great feeling to know you did your best - and college is going to be a whole different experience. A few months of hardship now will open up opportunities for the rest of your life.... We'll be cheering you on from the sidelines!

Dan, I feel your pain - I'm looking at doing some postgrad study next year and had to be revived when I saw the fees....

Finally, Matt. all the best for the new school year. Teachers are the (extremely undervalues, often taken for granted) salt of the earth...