Greg Hills:  

Life I am actually not a graduate of North, and had only attended there until mid sophomore year until moving to the Detroit area. I first moved to Eugene (from Michigan) while in the 4th grade. I attended Silver Lea and Kelly....Anyone who was in David White's 6th grade class probably recalls what a unique and actually dynamic teacher he was. How Ms. Jewett (5th grade) tolerated my crap I will never know. Thank God for saints like her! Ms Peterson's English class, Ms Lake's "Drama" class, running cross country with Mr Viohl (nearly barfing after each meet-yech)...they were truly "the best of times, and the worst of times" (ya know-adolescence!). I fondly recall a very eclectic blend of friends in general, while playing little league baseball (the Astros!), and playing in the Jr high concert, honors, and marching bands. It seems that my memories of N.E. High school are a bit blurry due to the 2 distractions I couldnt seem to handle at the time: 1) hormonal (i.e.,falling in "love") and 2) "cultural" (i.e., partying too much). My dad says I grew up too fast--I think it was the otherway around! Despite some of the blurry stuff, thank goodness for the positive seeds that were planted back then. Those influences never ever leave the soul. I appreciate an...Expand for more