Jack Buckingham Retires after 31 Years in SWCS
Jack Buckingham was one of my teachers at Westland High School. This is a short feature on Buck.
My Experience at Westland High School
How an honor-roll student can lose heart and drop out
An overview of Shawn Olson's experience at Westland High School.
One 7 One Photos
One 7 One opened for Cringe at the Tavern at the Mill on June 21, 2003.
June 15, 2009 Newsletter
Newsletter including the retirement of Jack Buckingham. Discussion on teachers.
How to get better teachers.
There is only one way to get better teachers. Pay them more.
Whitetail Buck
I retouched a whitetail buck I sculpted many years ago. Art by Don Olson.
Promoting Interest in the Classroom
An essay about the role teachers play in making subjects interesting, valuable and relevant to students. Prompted by an Open-House visit to Westland High School.
Smart Kids in Distress
Advice for young artists and free thinkers struggling in high school.
Return to Norton Middle School
Short essay recounting a day I spent at Norton Middle School with Gary Sigrist.
Educational Drop-Outs
Observations on high school drop-outs and society.
