Anthony (Tony) Blevins:  

College I started college in 1978, but withdrew in 1980 because of work. I always wished that I had finished what I started. In 1991, I did just that! I worked full-time, and went back to school full-time. I graduated from Dalton College in 1993 with my AS Degree. I was a pre-med major! I always wanted to become a physician. In 1995, I graduated from UTC with my BS Degree in Biology, and my minor in Chemistry. Unfortunately, I don't do very well on standardized tests, and taking the medical college admissions test (MCAT) was no exception. I had the grades to get into Medical School (3.47), and I did the volunteer work at a local hospital. Medical Schools don't, however, tell you that the MCAT is the foremost "weeding out" tool they use. If you don't do well on it, you don't get in! It's that simple! I didn't get in! Had I of known that, I would have majored in computer science or art! Oh well, hindsight is 20/20, and the Monday morning quarterback never won a single game. Life goes on! I am glad I finally graduated though! Workplace I worked at the local newspaper in Chattanooga from 1982-1999, and then again in 2001. It was really fun prior to the company merger in 1999. I had a blast! After the company merger life changed for everyone in a somewhat disastrous fashion. Suddenly, the term "24/7/365-on call" became a way of life for all involved! Most of us moved on due to that & the new owner's continuous worship of the almighty dollar. I couldn't honestly ask the people who worked for me to do twice as much work for half the pay. Something about integrity and respect was lost in the merger plans, so I, as well as m...Expand for more