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Monday, September 15, 2025

Baka Out, Stoychuk In

When I saw that Mr. Baka was listed as my United States History teacher, I was surprised. The Green Beret had been whisked back into military service after 9/11, and with the war in Afghanistan underway, I didn’t expect to see him return any time soon. On the first day of school, I walked into... Sign in to see full entry.

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Thursday, September 11, 2025

Father Trout 1925-2025

I learned yesterday that Father Trout, SJ—my Creation and Evolution professor at Loyola University Maryland—passed away last month at the age of 100. Incredible is the word that best describes him. Before entering the Jesuits, Father Trout earned a doctorate in engineering and was preparing for a... Sign in to see full entry.

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Monday, September 8, 2025

Mr. Vidmar and the Writing Center

Junior year homeroom took place in the Writing Center, run by Mr. Vidmar. Yes, that Mr. Vidmar—the one who once accused me of vandalizing a bathroom stall while I was trying to use it. What an awful time to have stage fright. Thankfully, he never pursued the accusation. I wasn’t worried about Mr.... Sign in to see full entry.

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Wednesday, September 3, 2025

Uncle Richard 1953-2025

Uncle Richard passed away yesterday evening at the hospice facility. When Dad called with the news, so many memories came flooding back—family get-togethers, sporting events, wrestling shows, and time spent working alongside him. I have 34 years of memories with Uncle Richard. They bring a smile to... Sign in to see full entry.

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Monday, September 1, 2025

Air Jesus

​Mr. Pollins was my junior year homeroom teacher. His nickname among the students was "Air Jesus." I did not get the Jesus part. He had a thick beard. He did not have long hair. Now I did get the Air part of his nickname because he played basketball. There were pickup games in the gym before school... Sign in to see full entry.

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