Learned - Went to Hyde School (sic, I'm writing it now) in Bath, ME for high school, then continued my education at Hamilton CollegeinClinton, NY where I got my Bachelors Degree in Mathematics
I first came across WP during my freshman year of college (February of 2003 to be precise). It was literally the only page I could find with sufficient info on the Great Chicago Fire. From this lucky introduction, a wonderul relationship was born. During the duration of my under graduate education, I consulted WP on just about every serious assignment given to me. I also began editting pages under my school's ip, trying to add my knowledge to the fast growing collection.
When I graduated college, and began a fairly menial job for P&W, I created an account for the first time. I had great fun formatting a signature that took up a good six lines on talk pages, a fact only brought to my attention recently (I always thought that the tildes were all anybody else saw). I also enjoyed the ability to track my contributions, and fully participate in XfDs without being labeled a sock puppet or troll. As of writing this (22:10, 15 November 2006 (UTC)) I've had my account for less than a month but have already ammassed nearly 500 edits.
Recently, I took on the rolls of Cabal Mediator and AMA Advocate. It's nice to be able to help out whenever possible. I look forward to the day when I feel my (registered) contributions support adminship, and I'll get a chance to clear away some of backlog in the CSD category. Until then, I plan on continuing my edits at a breakneck pace, so as to ensure the continued growth of my favorite wiki.
IChrislk02 award you this kindness barnstar for looking out for the new guys in the crazy world of AFD. Thanks! We could all learn from you. Chris Kreider 17:40, 27 October 2006 (UTC)
The Barnstar of Good Humor
I award you this barnstar of good humor for the ammusing remarks you make on AfD. Your positive attitude towards the project encouraged me to trade in my IP for a name! Thanks, -Rorsach 22:10, 7 November 2006 (UTC)
