MONTGOMERY'S FAVORITE TEACHERS..inspired story from someone I once knew..

Back in the day , I really enjoyed certain classes and of course certain teachers. Well of course I enjoyed the pretty girls in class.. name them.. Joyce, Jojo , Grace , Eileen, Patty , Sherry, Elizabeth, Darlene, Rose, ok enough , anyone I missed sorry I have a story to tell.
  Of course I loved my PE teachers and my coaches for football and Wrestling.. But my favorites were English teachers,, What? How can you like classes where the made you learn about subjects, and verbs, and predicates and poems.. etc.. Well , I get I was a closet intellectual and I enjoyed thinking about things , and there was no other class that enabled me to do that than creative writing , or analytical writing , in other words English classes.. I enjoyed the Mr. Bill Xander and he's creative and spiritual look at life. I mean when I first met him.. I said , what a cool cat.. I mean it was like someone locked in a time capsule and we had this 60's style guy ,, living with us in the late 70's or 80's.. I'm dating myself but that's ok.. Those were the days.. We didn't have the gadgets that we have today,, so we had to find other ways to entertain us.. For me.. I used to write . . and write and read and write.. and live life.. Every event was a story. I used to journalize everything.. Maybe to a point , that alot of friends were afraid to party with me or do anything , because I would write down and document everything. But those teachers that challenged my mind and made me think about issues and life were the teachers I loved.. Ms. Benter and Ms. Duran, helped me so much to grow and mature during a time when as a wild teenager , had many issues of controlling my anger and sometimes being too moody and hateful. I had a aggressive rage inside that like to make fun of things , even things that are sacred like death , religion or personal philosophies. Was I a big mouth with outrageous views , yes, But I also was a very thoughtful student who looked out for people that got bullied by bullies or reached out to those ESL students = ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE.,. I was  champion of the outcast , the nerds , the misfits , OR simply the misunderstood folks of school. Sure < I could hang out with the cool kids . The ASB CROWD, THE JOCKS.. WHATEVER.. but I also found solace in those folks that were left out during our school years. Back in the day I would write about my adventures with them.. Whether it was school lunches , the food fights ,, I didn't start them or simply entertaining them with my jokes and impressions of all accents, Filipino's , Mexican's " cholo's .. But I also stopped school with my pop locking moves during the breaks,, I know the teachers and administrators hated me for disrupting class , as they called it.. But I was a hyper kid with dreams of being a performer.. My auditions stories coming soon.. But I like to lead people , whether it was protesting the schools stand on teachers pay and duties , to the restrictions of a close campus, I was always the " SOURCE" the voice of the peeps.. I know I was like a ghost at school , what I mean I could blend into any crowd I wanted too.. To the Surfers at IB , to the Rockers of the south side or the Mustang crew,.Marco and guy and others,, to the Hip hop crew.. Alex , Eric . Alvin.. to the intellectuals like Alex, Grace , Roger , THE BARKADA'S -Ben Vince , Jay , John, Robert, I was the glue that kept our school together, and now after all these years. I'm finally bringing all the views and ideas and events together with my Blog.. I want to thank those that have given me tremendous support and ideas, Annette, Rose , Darlene.. Joe.. Alvin,,.the list could go on and on. But believe me. I enjoy reliving those days with you and I hope The memories are touching and true to life. Like the teachers I had so much respect for . I want to salute you and thank you with all my heart.. I have learned so much about life and most of all , Myself.. Mr. Bill Xander , Ms. Shelia Benter and Ms. Linda Duran.. I had the best days and moments when I was sitting and asking questions and at times, disrupting class with my outrageous comments or impressions. I supported all of you when you guys conducted a strike back in the day and I organized a protest on the school lawn,, by having a sit out,, until they chased us off the school grounds.. I was the leader , but i was also a young kid that didn't know enough to call their bluff. But I miss those days discussing and writing about subjects that have shaped my philosophy and ideas. In other words I'm giving a shout out TO 3 of my favorite teachers I had the pleasure to spend my high school years.. I wish you all well and I'm sure most of my classmates , enjoyed and cherished those wonderful times , well maybe not as much as I did , But the thought provoking subjects and ideas that you challenged our young minds will always be a part of our lives and we appreciate your efforts ,even though alot of the times we were a difficult generation to deal with.. Until the next story.. Take Care .. THE SOURCE PRODUCTIONS@ 2011..