Mr. Thelin 1. I always carry a Monopoly “Get Out Of Jail Free” card in my pocket. Just in case. 2. I learned to surf with Bethany Hamilton’s parents during their college years. 3. I once found $1,968 in a paper bag, and turned it into the Fairfax Police Department. I got no reward. Two Truths and a Lie Drake Teacher Edition Ms. Salle 1. While living in Paris I met Mick Jagger at a tattoo parlor where we ended up getting matching tattoos. (I have since had mine removed, as it was really embarrassing.) 2. While hiking alone in Montana I was almost attacked by a black bear, but I screamed and threw trail mix at it and it ran away. I’m not a good thrower, but I actually hit the bear in the face with a cashew. 3. I have a black belt in karate, and once stopped a mugging in San Francisco by using my skills. The guy ended up being taken away in an ambulance. Mr. Watson 1. Brad Pitt once ate a french fry off my plate at a restaurant in the city, looked me right in the eye, said “no one will ever believe you,” and walked away. 2. When I lose bets, I pay the other person back entirely in singles, regardless of the amount. 3. I once spent an entire week eating ham and cheese sandwiches and protein shakes to try and bulk up - it didn’t work because at no point during that week did I actually exercise. Ms. Ortega 1. I’ve been in a Space X rocket. 2. My family owns the Ortega Taco Shells. 3. My grandma was kidnapped by Pancho Villa--one of the leaders of the Mexican revolution--but later rescued by Warm Springs Apache who traded Prohibition alcohol for her safe return. Mr. Doherty 1. One thing that I was kind of (in) famous for in high school was that my significant other was a pony. (The relationship was romantic but non-sexual.) We used lawyers and got permission to go to prom together. Her name was Chesti and she was dark brown with white hind legs. She died in 1998 of throat cancer, but we had stopped dating by then. My favorite prom memory is slow dancing with Chesti to “Ginuwine.” 2. Another thing about me many people don’t know is that my eyes go backwards as well as forwards. I can actually see inside my head. This is a rare but not unique condition called ambiopia. 3. Lastly, English is my third language, but my first verbal one. The languages I learned earlier in life were sign language and braille Esperanto. This was necessary as both of my parents are immigrant deaf mutes. Growing up in such a home is probably why I am so committed to universal human rights, and just being nice and supportive to all people... regardless of their challenges or romantic preferences.
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