Hal Griffin:  

Wow, How do you start a task like this? I guess you just have to be honest, and let the chips fall where they may. I went to a lot of different schools when I was young. I was in reform school from age nine to almost age fourteen. After that I was lucky enough to meet Elliot Galloway and go to the school named for him. I met some nice people at Galloway, and many others as well! However I was still very pissed off from being locked away for so long. I also didn't fit in there very well. So I only stayed through the tenth grade. I went to Northside to get a fresh start (great move) after the tenth grade. It did me a world of good. I am sure most of the people at Galloway were pleased to see me go as well! I really enjoyed my time a NHS. I probably should have gone to Northside after the eighth grade. I met some wonderful people and I am grateful for the experience.I am proud of how well so many have done in their lives. I enjoyed very much, living vicariously watching the amazing success of so many of my friends and classmates. I spent way too long avoiding any attempts at personal growth, and somehow I didn't die (many people told me I wouldn't make 21). Mr. Rudolph told my parents that I was a decent kid, but I wouldn't grow up until my mid-thirties. Looking back at things, he was dead on! I didn't really take full advantage of the academic opportunities I was offered. I did ...Expand for more