To say he stood out like a sore thumb was putting it mildly.
He most likely wore what was typical in the area he had moved from mid-semester.
Maybe in his former school back east wearing a suit to school and carrying a briefcase was nothing out of place, but no one, except a male teacher, would do that here.
With his height, build, and demeanor he could have been easily considered a first year teacher, rather than a senior in high school.
It didn’t take long for him to find others, who like him, were highly motivated and gifted students, who accepted him into their circle of friends.
A few years down the road, many in that orb donned their own suits and carried satchels filled with new ideas for the betterment of mankind.
I will never forget the picture of one of my classmates showing up in a suit in tie in sixth grade. He went on to be very successful.. Maybe it does work like that.. Wonderful six!
ReplyDeleteMaybe dressing the part from an early age has its rewards.
Deletehey! I got a briefcase in grade school! (no, wait! hear me out!)... lol I prevailed on my parents to get me a briefcase. the type that had a single latch that locked the hinged top. I think I was in fourth or fifth grade.*
ReplyDeletefun Six (at least for my memory).
*yeah, such a clark
See my comment to Violet.
DeleteDid you put all your creative writings and ideas from those early years in your briefcase? I also had a case (not a briefcase) but a case I used for my sewing supplies, such as needles, thread, scissors, etc. at about the same age. I only took it with me to 4-H meetings though. Cases are cool!
Well, if I'm truthful, I had several briefcases through out school. Looking back, I probably wasn't as cool as I thought. Perry Mason and my dad carried them, so I had to have one. Nerdsville, USA. A great PLACE to be.
ReplyDeleteBy mimicking a lawyer and your dad, you were probably aiming for a successful career. I imagine your dad liked seeing you emulate him. :-) Sometimes those who stand out in strange ways in school when they are growing up go on to stand out in admirable ways as adults.
DeleteNerds may get laughed at, but they come up with all the cool gadgets we love.
ReplyDeleteI agree, and they get the last laugh.
DeleteOh, my. That will make you stand out for sure! Can't say that I ever carried a briefcase to school, but I went through a phase in 6th grade of wearing a tie, lol. The things we did as students...courage of youth :D
ReplyDeleteThere are those who are able to get away with doing things which are not he norm, and they then set the standard. Sometimes it depends on how an idea is presented. Courage helps. :-)
DeleteOh the memories of briefcase envy. Those were the days.
ReplyDelete"briefcase envy" - Now that is phrase that should send readers searching.
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