Scott Houghton:  

inners like John Perata in over us. John became a good player later but at this time he was a beginner and had the ball stolen from him just about every time he touched it. I still get a chuckle sometimes remembering Mark & I rooting against our team so we could go home. My senior year I was elected team captain, well until Rod deiced to do re-votes and lobby against me. I was told that they had 3 or 4 votes before Rod finally gave up and decided that we would have tri-captains that year. I knew Rodd didn't appreciate my ability. However, during league I was approached by three different coaches (there were only 5 teams in our league). They wanted to know if I planned to play water polo in college. The San Ramon coach even suggested a college for me to pursue because of their water polo program. I really thought I was going to get voted All-League, since coaches couldn't vote for anyone on their own team. Seniors had always been nominated for All-League. This had always been our tradition. Rodd however, decided to break with tradition and nominated some of his pets instead (all non seniors, except for Ray Velasco). Since I was never nominated, I will never know if I would have been voted All-League or not. I can only speculate. So anyway, now you know why I really didn't care much for Mr. Robert Rodd. College I had so much fun during these years, but I wouldn't want to relive them. I made some pretty bad decisions that almost derailed my dream of becoming a teacher. If not for my mom, I think I would have given up. Workplace I know I wasn't the greatest teacher in my first two years. Though I do have some regrets, life does move on and I certainly have. I've learned a lot since those days and I think I am a better teacher because of it. I found a place where I'm happy and the people I work with are great. My teaching style works here and is appreciated. I love what I'm doing and wouldn't do anything else in the world. I hope you have the courage to pursue your dreams in spite of the odds, like I have. There is nothing more rewarding then to enjoy the work you do.