Gregory Krempasky:  

I am a semi-retired teacher - 32 years of teaching science, most of my career was at Meridian Elementary School - 26 years in a middle school without windows. The last year, 2005-2006, I was transferred to the High School to teach Earth Science, Physical Science, Chemistry, and Biology. For the first time in 26 years, I had a room with windows - spent first three days of classes just sort of staring.... Anyway, I enjoyed that last year which was prolonged when Blago played with my retirement date - Momma had a September baby - you could retire if your birthday preceded 1 July! Anyway, it was fun as my student teacher who succeeded me was a big help and I needed time to work on my diabetes II. I was finally able to retire. Last July, the District called me and asked me to teach 3 hours a day and I agreed to the situation. Chemistry and Biology - it was a good year! But I traded the Biology Class for Earth Science and I am excited - I have always love the subject of Astronomy and Fossils - so next year is going to be an even bigger year. Needless to say, I have always liked Metropolis but would not want to work in the system there because of the local politics. My father sold me 15 acres on the "farm" and I have my home, my wife, and two sons located here with me. As any Science teacher would report, the world's largest human parasite is a "teenager". And now my sons, John (22) and Joe (18) are still here - John is working and saving some dollars for undergraduate school and Joe is going to Shawnee Community College. To keep myself busy does not require much effort. I am a Commander of the local Civil Air Patrol unit. I am a trusteed for two cemeteries - Chosen Friends and the IOOF Cemetery. When time avails itself, I am still practicing to be a trumpet player and make appearances with the Shawnee Community College Band. Last fall, I was asked to play in the orchestra pit for the productio...Expand for more