How Well Do You Know Your Teacher?

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2. LEVEL 1 How old is Mr. Patterson? A. 30-39 years B. 40-49 years C. 50-59 years D. 60-69 years

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5. Hopefully this was your last choice. If it wasn’t and you happen to think I look over fifty, please don’t tell me, as I am very sensitive. Here I am in 1949…..one year old.

6. LEVEL 2 Where did Mr. Patterson go to College? A. IU & Yale B. Taylor and IU C. IU & Ball State D. BYU & Michigan

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9. Actually I attended Trinity College in Chicago for one year before transferring to Taylor University. I received my bachelors degree in art education from Taylor in 1971. In 1972 I was hired by BCSC to teach art. I began working towards my masters degree at IU in the summer of 1974 and completed it in 1977. Graduation from Taylor University 1971.

10. LEVEL 3 My art teacher? A. Gets red when he gets mad. B. Throws things when he gets mad. D. Looks the same when he’s happy as when he’s mad. C. Yells when he gets mad.

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13. When I’m having a good day When I’m ticked off So beware, don’t think you’re getting away with something just because I don’t appear to be angry with you.

14. LEVEL 4 My art teacher went to high school with? A. Hillary Clinton B. Jimi Hendrix C. Richard Lugar D. Nobody Famous

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17. Both Hillary and I attend Maine South H. S. in Park Ridge, IL. I was a sophomore when Hillary was a senior. We ran in different circles and didn’t know one another. However, just think what would have happened if we had met. Hillary obviously would have fallen madly in love with me and pursued me until I agreed to marry her. Then she would have pestered me to become President. And what about poor Bill Clinton, who would he find to marry? And would he have ever become President?

18. LEVEL 5 Mr. Patterson was in? A. The Army B. The Navy C. The Boy Scouts D. The Future Farmers of America

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21. In 1970 America was in the midst of the Viet Nam War and the draft lottery was enacted. My number was 88, which meant I would be drafted as soon as I graduated from Taylor University. To avoid the draft and a high percentage chance of going to Viet nam I enlisted in the Naval Air Reserves. I was a reservist throughout my early teaching years, from 1971 to 1977. My job in the Navy was entitled, “aviations structural mechanic”, which meant I pounded rivets into airplanes. See me in my uniform.

22. Bootcamp graduation Fall of 1971. Can you find me?

23. LEVEL 6 When attending high school Mr. Patterson was? A. The class clown B. A below average student C. An honor student D. A wild child

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26. If you first selected “wild child” or “class clown” that means you think I was a trouble maker and should be ashamed of yourself for making such rash judgments about me. If you on the other hand selected “honor student” that means you’re a logical person who picked what obviously seemed correct. The truth however, is that I was a poor student. I mention this not for the purpose of putting myself down, but to illustrate a point, which is, success comes to those who are willing to work. Thankfully, I saw the light and started working at it.

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28. By my Senior year I was still distracted, but look at that grading scale.

29. LEVEL 7 Mr. Patterson’s wife? A. Is a teacher at Southside B. Is so beautiful people wonder why she married Mr. P C. Thinks about Mr. P every second of the day D. All of the above

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32. This just goes to show that good fortune comes to everyone every once in a while. Luckily Hillary never ensnared me, so I was free to court my true honey pie.

33. LEVEL 8 Which of the following did Mr. Patterson do? A. Ride a bicycle across Europe B. Swim the English Channel D. None of the above C. Compete in the 1968 Olympics

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36. During the summer of 1971 I rode with a bicycling group called “Wandering Wheels”. Before flying to Belgium to begin our trip, we all met in New York where we were presented the key to the city. Once in Belgium we began a six week trip that took us through nine countries. The total distance we rode was 3000 miles. We averaged between 80 and 100 miles a day. The entire trip was filmed by a professional travel photographer. Every once in a while his film still shows up on television.

37. LEVEL 9 If I wore a shirt to school that had inappropriate materials on it Mr. Patterson would? A. Say, “Hey cool shirt, where did you get it? B. Mock you in front of the class. C. Ask you to go and turn it inside out. D. Send you to the dean And call your parents.

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40. That’s right, we would settle the matter between us. I have no desire to talk with your parents about what you wear to school and the deans are too busy to be bothered with your poor choices in clothing. Also, even though you made a stupid choice, I don’t think you deserve to be made fun of in front of others. So the moral of the story is, if you don’t like wearing your T-shirts inside out, don’t wear shirts with inappropriate messages. Example of poor shirt choice & consequence.

41. Mr. Bird, you have made a poor choice in wardrobe today. Mr. Bird, you now have a much better look, it may even become a new fashion trend.

42. LEVEL 10 Mr. Patterson has? A. A hard time admitting he’s wrong. B. A violent temper. C. A tendency to be stubborn. D. A longing to be an administrator.

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45. First of all, I have no desire to be an administrator creating piles and piles of charts and papers. So if you though I was someone wanting to create the master plan you were wrong. Second, I don’t have a temper. Perhaps that’s because I have a personality that prohibits emotional outbursts. Third, I have no problem admitting when I’m wrong. I guess that’s because when your wrong as much as I am it’s just easier just to admit it. What this all means then is that I’m a stubborn person. At times this is a good trait, like when I’m trying to solve a problem, but at other times, like letting go of a bad idea, it can cause problems.

46. LEVEL 11 How does Mr. Patterson Grade? A. Only gives A’s to 10% B. Keeps them happy and gives everyone A’s C. Gives everyone what they earn D. Gives A’s to girls and C’s to boys

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49. That’s right, if everyone works hard enough to earn an “A” we all make “A’s” and if no one works, we could all make “F’s”. Typically though, about one third of the class will make “A’s”, one third “B’s” and one third “C’s, D’s and F’s”. If you want to be in the group making “A’s & B’s just work hard, ask questions and don’t waste time.

50. LEVEL 12 What will Mr. Patterson do if you have excessive tardies? A. Turn it over to the dean B. Yell and scream at you C. Assign you after school detention D. Deduct 5% from your final grade