“But today trash talking is not only tolerated, it is encouraged.”He introduced four guests: Bill O’Brian, his former St. Joe’s teammate, who lives in nearby Arlington, Va.; Jay Leary, his St. Joe’s classmate, who lives in nearby Annapolis, Md. Teddy Roosevelt, the president inaugurated in Buffalo, famously said: “Speak softly, and carry a big stick.” O’Donnell speaks gruffly, and carries a Big Stick. A while back, O’Donnell donated money to endow the St. Joe’s coaching position for track and cross country in Ivory’s name. He learned this at St. Joe’s, and now teaches it at Jackson-Reed. O’Donnell was on the Metro, going home from the Big Stick Throw, when he happened upon Stomberg, who will graduate this year.

Source: Ethiopian News February 14, 2023 20:39 UTC