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Hi, my name is Claire and I am here to talk about how I met Mr. Smith when I was in high

school.

I remember becoming aware of him when I was a freshman in high school.

He was a teacher but he was also involved in the athletic community at my high school.

I knew who he was more so through the sports I was involved in.

And he was known as the younger, cool, funny teacher who was kind of an appropriate in terms

of pushing boundaries, making funny and appropriate comments.

One of those teachers that was closer to the student's age, so it was easier to relate

with him or interact with him versus some of the other older teachers at our school or

coaches for that matter.

I remember being made aware of him my freshman year and having a few interactions with him,

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