A renewing Outcome

A renewing Outcome

The summer of 1976 was full of global events. Bur for me, I had 2 remaining Outcomes to close before heading off to college.  First, ironically, I had gotten good enough at Student Congress – an actual NFL event – to qualify for the National Debate Tournament in Colorado Springs.  Second, I had been selected as an exchange student for the Lions Club to spend 6 weeks in Sweden.  The bad news is that those events overlapped.

execution Outcomes

execution Outcomes

High School’s end was rapidly approaching, an Outcome we had all been working towards for 12ish years.  Our class was graduating in a momentous year – 1976 – the Bicentennial, so additional press coverage by the newspaper and local TV station was invited.  Over 3000 were gathered in the local Junior College auditorium for the event, including my own grandparents from both sides.  I was not… I was sitting across the street at a donut shop with a legal pad and a pen…. 

Outcomes to make you wonder

Outcomes to make you wonder

Wandering through my High School years, I played a bit in politics.  It was an interesting use of my ability to speak and think on my feet. I was on the Student Congress as a Sophomore and a Junior.  I was not a very active member, but I loved wondering how we could get 30 people to agree to any Outcome.  I am never sure who or why, but someone nominated me for a very prestigious event, particularly in Texas:  Boys State.