My math teacher used to keep me after class just to talk football; he would give me a note so I could be late for my next class. ... Each night after practice, I stayed up late outlining my notes and completing my class assignments. ... (I still remember the surprised look on the face of my chemistry teacher when she handed my first exam back to me and told me that I had received the second highest grade in the class.) ...

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