Title
Document Type
Worker Profile
Publication Date
2001
Excerpt
At the age of thirteen I sat quietly at my lab table in my science class. We had just had a test the day before and my teacher, Mr. Borkowski, was passing them back. He called my name and slipped me a paper; I noticed that he was giving me a strange look. I picked up the paper and saw a 55 percent, an F. I practically passed out on the spot. Moments later he erupted in laughter awakening me from my stupor. I was incredibly confused. Why was he laughing at my misfortune? Then I looked down and saw that this wasn't my test. It wasn't anyone's test in fact. He had taken a blank exam and just put that low grade on the top of it. He then handed me my real test and I slowly exhaled as I saw a much better grade. After class he called me aside and explained that I was always so uptight and needed to calm down a bit. I needed to open up and expand my horizons. At that time, I probably gave him some blank stare, not really comprehending what he was talking about. Many years later I realized that that very moment began the process of becoming the student I am today.
Recommended Citation
Metz, Nick, "The Science Guy (2001)" (2001). The Valpo Core Reader. 150.
http://scholar.valpo.edu/core_reader/150