Author Archives: Neal Locke

Since Everyone’s into “Makeovers” These Days…

I’ve been meaning to do this for some time now, and at 1:11am, I think I’ve finally got a new blog layout that I can work with. The “three-column” thing was tricky. The eventual goal of this layout (and of … Continue reading

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Sorry Mrs. Grimes, I’m Taking Them All Back…

After careful consideration, and almost one week of observing several of next year’s freshmen at Project Pass, I have come to a decision. I have decided to keep the class of 2007. You will all have to take English I … Continue reading

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Calling all NEW Freshmen!

Ok, Sunset family–if you have any younger siblings who will be attending Sunset as first-time freshmen next year (no refries), or if you even just KNOW someone who qualifies, please email me (teacher@mrlocke.net) so I can get in touch with … Continue reading

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Haiku for my departed Freshmen…

Silence fills the room Desks presently occupied by memories alone. Somewhere their laughter their shouts, footsteps, energy bursting with summer Somewhere their chatter their smiles, silliness, childhood shared in the sunlight Somewhere their friendships their hopes, fears, dreams and mischief … Continue reading

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Live From Sunset Graduation

Somewhere deep within the bowels of Reunion Arena, I sit with fellow teachers, waiting for this miracle of education called graduation. Apparently we’re all here early, so we have been shuffled into a waiting room while the school ahead of … Continue reading

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Physician, Heal Thyself (Luke 4:23)

As one of my clever little bloggies pointed out upon reading my last post, “Mr.Locke, the only silence around is that of your blog.” Oh, the irony and hypocrisy of it all. The worst part of it is that I … Continue reading

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The Coming of the Great Silence

So summer is here, and I’m guessing we’re about to find out who blogs for the points, and who blogs for the sheer joy of blogging. [A chorus of little voices says “oh, I’ll keep blogging, Mr. Locke!] I hope … Continue reading

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