1954   6th Grade Life Changing Moment 

My teacher, Mr. Stephens, had a big impact on my self esteem. One  day at recess we were picking teams to play football. Mr Stephens came up and asked in a loud voice that everyone could hear if he could play. He asked me which team I was on. I told him and he said, "I want to be on your team. You are good".

From that day on I was always one of the 1st few to be chosen for a team.

From that day for me it was the beginning of a positive self image.