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Saturday, November 30, 2024

What Became of Fritz and Binds?

What became of gym teachers Mr. Fritz (good cop) and Mr. Binds (bad cop). I know Mr. Fritz retired. I am not sure when exactly. I believe that every gym teacher should look at someone like Mr. Fritz as a major influence. He was a patient man who wanted people to improve, unlike Mr. Binds, who wanted... Sign in to see full entry.

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Sunday, November 24, 2024

"Good Ol' Boys"

Gary at The Agency loves The Dukes of Hazzard. What he loves most about is the show's theme song, "Good Ol' Boys," by Waylon Jennings. Gary loves it so much to where i play the song for him in my phone. It is cute watching him sing along with it, concluding with a loud "Yee-hah." Recommended Reading... Sign in to see full entry.

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Thursday, November 21, 2024

The End of Gym

The best part about the end of sophomore year was that it meant I would no longer take gym class again. Nothing else came close. My high school required gym for two years. There was no gym class offered for juniors and seniors. Therefore, gym was not even an option. It's funny. Going into high... Sign in to see full entry.

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Monday, November 18, 2024

When the Television Came

I remember the days in school when the television had been wheeled into the classroom. The television meant that my peers and me were going to get to watch something. I liked when we got to watch a movie because I knew I had an opportunity to relax. I would take any break I could get. Even if we... Sign in to see full entry.

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Friday, November 15, 2024

No Lifeguard on Duty

There were gym classes that were supposed to be in the pool. The reason I write "supposed to be" is because they did not occur. Maryland law required there to be a lifeguard at all school pools. My high school did not have a certified lifeguard. Misters Binds and Fritz were not certified lifeguards.... Sign in to see full entry.

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