Harts and Darts and Goodbyes
Hey Guys and Gals. It’s been a great 2 weeks and I’m really looking forward to hearing how the year turns out for all of you.
Per the class rules- here’s my final blog. The newspaper in Jackson, TN does a little thing called harts and darts. So here we go …
Harts- To the Washington and Lee staff for showing southern hospitality at its best. The advisers
spent time with us outside of the classroom –for example- the trip to Monticello and the Univ. of Virginia. You guys are awesome
Darts- No shuttle from the hotel. I sweat really easy and getting to class dripping wet with sweat was really uncomfortable. Don’t get me wrong; walking to campus on the first day was cool. Lexington is a beautiful town, but walking should have been an option. A shuttle (van) should have been provided. One at 7:30am and another at 8:45 am
Harts- Big Jim McGonnel gave us a ride to the golf course on Sunday morning! It was a free day and most people sleep-in on that day. Big Jim provided a us a ride when he could have said no.
That’s a lot Jim. Now I can say I’ve played golf in Virginia.
Darts- TALKING IN CLASS WHILE THE SPEAKER IS TALKING!!!! This happened way too much. One would think teachers –of all people- would be mindful and considerate of others. I have a hard time hearing and paying attention when people speak while the presenter is speaking (my wife can attest to this .. I have to turn the TV down to have a conversation. I just can’t concentrate. Learn how to whisper. Or better yet, shut up!
Harts- Doug Urner took excellent photos in and outside of class. He provided wealth of knowledge on photoshop-even when he was working on his own assignments. Thanks Doug. You’re a great classmate.
Darts- I didn’t learn a whole lot during the Photoshop lesson. (I did learn resizing photos..so I guess I don’t really have an argument here … but I thought I’d learn a little bit more).
Harts- Teachers sharing lesson plans and assignment Ideas. I would like to see Carol Carrico lead a session in the future. She gave a lot of solid feedback in class and in the lab.
Harts- To my classmates. Everyone provided something valuable. Some people provided early leadership in shaping the paper, while others asked excellent questions during class. I top to bottom, everyone provided something. For that I am grateful.
Have a great school year. Continue to lead. Continue to learn. Continue to share.
Greg Hammond
Jackson, TN
Comments (3)
Well said my fellow Tennessean :) I hadn't thought about a shuttle, but that would have been nice. A HUGE thank you to Melissa Cox, the person I think we have to thank for some of the perks we did enjoy!
Posted by Lisa Forsythe | July 17, 2008 10:19 PM
Posted on July 17, 2008 22:19
I totally agree with your dart about talking in class. I thought it was so rude. Thanks for breaking me out of my comfort zone on the video shoots. I had a blast. I absolutely suggest that others step out of their zone and have some fun! Oh, and don't think I didn't notice that you cut your interview!
Posted by Lisa B. | July 17, 2008 10:29 PM
Posted on July 17, 2008 22:29
Greg,
Thank you and keep in touch. Big P
Posted by Jim McGonnell | July 18, 2008 9:28 AM
Posted on July 18, 2008 09:28