I love this nickname for Tommy. I don't remember exactly how it originated. Sometime in Calculus class this year someone said his name and someone else (?) called out "Chill out" at the same time (no idea why... this is an awful story, isn't it). Anyway, it all added up to Tommy Chill-Out and I think it works. After all, Tommy is one relaxed, at ease, CHILL guy!
He's so chill, so unassuming, so quiet, in fact, that I have virtually NO stories to share about Tommy. He's never been a problem in my class. He does his work. He rarely asks for help. His marks are high. He chats quietly with his friends and laughs from time to time (no idea at what).
Five questions I have about Tommy:
- is his real name Thomas?
- is he the stereotypical "quiet at school but wild man with his friends" guy? Could be!
- what makes Tommy mad? Does he ever experience this emotion (I have never even witnessed "disgruntled")?
- What are his plans for AFTER high school? For some reason engineering pops into my mind. Is this accurate? If you are undecided, Tommy, try Math!!
- Wait! Was Tommy one of the guys who wrote "ALBERT" on their bare chests at the basketball game? Does anyone have photographic proof of this?
You were pretty darn easy to teach Tommy! Thanks for working hard and being so polite. I wish you good luck in the years ahead! May you experience great happiness and success!
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Additional Tommy facts (from his classmates):
- "The one thing I know about Tommy is that he refers to people as ‘buddy’ a LOT"