Judah is a third grader that needed a father figure to help him. I had met him through a local church. He isn't shy and soon he wanted to come over to my house and slide down the steep river bank with his snow board.

I also am acquainted with him through his education. His mother came to the school I teach art at, to give her son a more special education. Judah is extremely intelligent which allows him to dominate the attention in almost any setting. He has been known to slug others while excercising his dominance.

Together Judah and I have bowled, ice fished, rode horses, and did a host of other activities. Our relationship will continue through life. Thank you UMD Master of Education Department for your worthwhile extention program at International Falls.

-- Anonymous, June 12, 2000