The Hard Hat: Chapter 8

What teaching opportunity was George nervous about?

How did George express his nervousness to Scott before the interview?

What did George do after his interview when he ran into David?

What was George's focus before the game?

What caused the game originally scheduled for March 16 to be postponed?

How did George typically handle group situations?

What emotion did George likely feel about his responsibility as captain prior to the game?

What characterized George's conversation style in one-on-one situations?

What was one way George demonstrated his leadership qualities?

Why did George want to volunteer with a Little League team?

What career path did George seriously consider after graduation?

How did George contribute to his community outside of sports?

What motivated George's interest in the Teach For America program?

Which community did George specifically want to serve as a teacher?

Which personal values did George exemplify through his actions?

George's Character and Leadership

George hailed from a family rooted in hard work and helping others, which influenced his own life choices.
Renowned for his selflessness, George often put others' needs before his, earning respect from his team.
In senior year, George was named captain, reflecting his leadership qualities both on and off the field.

Community Involvement

Volunteered as an assistant coach for a Little League team in the Cornell polo barns on weekends.
Organized a reading program for elementary students after being inspired by a request from Ladeen Case, the wife of the athletic trainer.
Motivated by his past experiences with volunteer coaches, George aimed to give back to the community.

Aspirations and Teaching Career

Although uncertain about post-graduation plans, George developed a strong interest in teaching.
His desire to teach intensified after visiting his high school teammate, Brigham Kiplinger, a Teach For America educator in Washington, DC.
George applied to Teach For America with aspirations to teach on the Pine Ridge and Rosebud Lakota Sioux reservations in South Dakota, influenced by his studies on Native American culture at Cornell.

Interview Experience

George felt nervous about the selection process for Teach For America, which included writing an essay and a formal interview.
The night before the interview, he confided in his teammate, Scott Raasch, about his anxiety regarding self-promotion.
His nervousness was evident the next day, as shown by his humorous display of sweat stains under his suit jacket before the interview.

Game Day Pressure

Following the interview, George maintained intense focus on an upcoming game, reflecting his responsibility as a team captain.
The game had been rescheduled due to snow, causing additional stress in an already challenging season for his team.
Despite his personal apprehensions about the interview, George felt equally anxious about the team's performance and his leadership role.

Explore the qualities of leadership and teamwork through the story of George, a selfless captain known for his dedication to helping others. This quiz delves into the values that shaped his character and the impact of his leadership both on and off the field.