Where some of your friends are overt game players, you are the clandestine gamer. When you were in Basic Computer Science I thought you were one of those quiet, studious, serious types but soon learned the truth. That serene exterior is a facade, a poker face. You are a rebel in the James Dean mold. It was said of James Dean that “He didn't show you very much. He'd challenge you to find him. Then when you'd found him, he'd still make you guess.” You do smile more than James Dean did. What gave you away was the fact that I had to reconfigure the computers that you used regularly. Still, you usually finished your work on time, so I wasn't that bothered. Then you became a senior and things have gone steadily downhill. Instead of being done with your work early or on time, I have gotten a lot more of “almost done Mr. Jonas” and the games have gotten more complicated. I have had to reconfigure your machine more often and since you sit where I can see what you were up to, you get chastised more often. I am perplexed as to why you want to play games during class and then come in on your own to finish your work.
I was watching you and Scott and Greg play in the band at the Fine Arts gala and it reminded me about all the griping I would hear at the end of class about going to band practice. I guess that it intruded on your game time. You must have made it to practice most of the time though because you all sounded great. It was enjoyable to see you all doing something together besides computer science.
If you hadn't decided that my classes were worth your time, I would have missed out on all of the excellent computer humor, not to mention the occasional entertaining visit from Delany Allen.
Every year when seniors ask me to do their testimonial letters I have mixed feelings. I am pleased that you want me to say something for you but I do not feel comfortable writing letters and am not as facile with words as Mr. Coombes. But the good does outweigh the bad because I remember the details of your time here at Trinity and I always go back and look at prior years' letters and they remind me of other times with other students. So thanks for asking.
You have been an excellent student and great company. I am sure you will succeed at whatever you choose to do. Keep looking for opportunities to be unique.
~ Mr. Tom Jonas 5.13.04
I was watching you and Scott and Greg play in the band at the Fine Arts gala and it reminded me about all the griping I would hear at the end of class about going to band practice. I guess that it intruded on your game time. You must have made it to practice most of the time though because you all sounded great. It was enjoyable to see you all doing something together besides computer science.
If you hadn't decided that my classes were worth your time, I would have missed out on all of the excellent computer humor, not to mention the occasional entertaining visit from Delany Allen.
Every year when seniors ask me to do their testimonial letters I have mixed feelings. I am pleased that you want me to say something for you but I do not feel comfortable writing letters and am not as facile with words as Mr. Coombes. But the good does outweigh the bad because I remember the details of your time here at Trinity and I always go back and look at prior years' letters and they remind me of other times with other students. So thanks for asking.
You have been an excellent student and great company. I am sure you will succeed at whatever you choose to do. Keep looking for opportunities to be unique.
~ Mr. Tom Jonas 5.13.04
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