The Howl recently had the pleasure of interviewing Mr. Thomson; this is what he had to say.

Q: Are you from Williston? If not, where are you from?

A: Nope, not from Williston. I’m originally from Spearfish, South Dakota but most of my adult life I have lived over in Minneapolis.

Q: What subject do you teach?

A: Science.

Q: How has your time been in the classroom?

A: There are some challenges with General Science but overall it’s been good.

Q: What was your favorite subject when you went to school?

A: Um… it probably was math, I would say.

Q: What made you want to teach?

A: I guess it was something that happened more in my adult life but um, wanting to make an impact more than to just make a paycheck.

Q: When did you start teaching?

A: This year.

Q: If you were teaching at a different school, what would be some differences?

A: Okay I did teach one semester when I was younger but it was actually at my mom’s own private school years back that she started from the ground up and I taught math there.

Q: Where did you go to college?

A: I actually went to two places. One was in my hometown which is by — state university and that’s how I ended up in Minneapolis cause I went to the University of Minnesota. That’s where I graduated from.

Q: Do you have any hobbies?

A: Yea I would say pretty much just weight lifting and swimming. I might become the boys swim coach. So lifting and swimming.

Q: Do you advertise any activities at the moment?

A: Not yet but maybe swimming for the boys.

Q: We’ve added a serious question for all those being interviewed. Does pineapple belong on a pizza?

A: No… no, it does not.

Q: Do you have any hidden talents?

A: I don’t know about hidden but I played piano for about 17 years.

Q: What’s your favorite trend that’s coming back?

A: Oh um… maybe that vinyl is making a come back. Most stuff I don’t want to come back, but that one I’m okay with.

The Howl wants to thank Mr. Thomson for his answers. Remember to welcome him to Williston High School!