| Ander Vørschört 02.05.2005 20:56 |
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| Lester Burnham 02.05.2005 20:58 |
Student athlete turns tragedy into triumph by Jennifer Crawford Make a meatball sub as delicious as his mom's and you have won David Farr's heart. Farr, a sophomore at UCA, has had a very interesting life: one full of heartache, memories and many hard-learned lessons. Farr's large build and serious eyes may fool you. He is a genuinely nice guy -- a guy who happens to be more complex than most people realize. Farr, 19, hails from Star City but now lives in Conway and plays for the UCA Bears football team. Farr is a starting offensive guard for the Bears and considers football to be very important. It was the whole reason he chose to come to UCA. "The main reason I decided to come up here was because I got recruited really hard by the football team, and once I met Coach Conque I knew he was the kind of person I wanted to play for," Farr said. Farr has been playing football since he was in the 3rd grade on Star City Pee-Wee. "I haven't missed a season since," Farr said. Farr has had many obstacles to overcome. "My dad died when I was five years old," Farr said. "The only real memories I have of him come from pictures. My mom just passed away this December -- she was the single most important person in my life."Farr's mother influenced his choices in life more than anyone else. "I remember getting a C in elementary school and crying the whole way home because I knew my mom wouldn't be happy," Farr said. "She gave me one of those really long lectures. "She was always really disciplined about grades and academics and making sure I kept my head out of the clouds and was successful."Farr has two older sisters and an older brother. They also live in Conway, but their lives aren't quite as together as their younger brother's. Though he doesn't seem to agree with a lot of the decisions his siblings have made throughout the years, he is still proud of them and loves them very much. "To be totally honest with you, I don't have much spare time. I am a pretty go-go person," Farr said. Between his schoolwork, football and other commitments, there isn't a lot of open time left. In high school, Farr found himself getting very interested in Spanish. He took two years of Spanish in high school but credits most of what he knows to a friend who practiced with him. Farr traveled to UCA one year for the high school Spanish competition and came home with first prize. He also won the high school Spanish competition at the University of Arkansas-Monticello twice.Farr has goals set for himself. "I am getting a teaching degree in Spanish," he said. "Also, I am going to get my coaching endorsement, which will enable me to coach as well." Farr's life has been a roller-coaster ride of ups and downs. He has experienced things most people his age have never had to deal with. These things have only made him stronger. Wise beyond his years, Farr has some advice for people his age. "Always be prepared for what is going to happen to you in the future," Farr said. "I know everyone knows that they are going to be on their own eventually, but it is hard if you aren't prepared. There is no such thing as too soon." |
| Ander Vørschört 02.05.2005 21:01 |
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| Lester Burnham 02.05.2005 21:02 |
Rectum? Damn near killed him! |
| SergeantPepperDG 02.05.2005 21:03 |
Hey, Mr. Tambourine Man, play a song for me... |
| KillerQueen840 02.05.2005 21:27 |
I'm the kid on the block With my head made of rock And I ain't got nobody I'm the state-of-the-art Gotta brain a la carte I make the babies cry I ain't one of the crowd I ain't one of the guys They just avoid me They run and they hide |
| jericho05 02.05.2005 23:32 |
<font color="lime">KillerQueen840 wrote: I'm the kid on the block With my head made of rock And I ain't got nobody I'm the state-of-the-art Gotta brain a la carte I make the babies cry I ain't one of the crowd I ain't one of the guys They just avoid me They run and they hideTeenage Frankenstein |
| Daburcor? 03.05.2005 01:29 |
Forever88 <h6>ASKS FOR YOU TO JOIN HIM! wrote: GOD! YOU PEOPLE HAVE NO LIVES. I'M LEAVING!!!That's a little uncalled for, But, Farewell to you. |
| SergeantPepperDG 03.05.2005 08:19 |
I learned that in that movie with Michelle Pfeiffer. |
| Megamike The GREAT 03.05.2005 08:54 |
it sounds like someone has a case of MegaMikeitist.... |
| Lisser 03.05.2005 09:57 |
I hope you don't come back to the chat, that's for sure. You were very annoying last night. SallyJ was more than patient with you. |
| Erin 03.05.2005 10:02 |
I arrived the moment y'all were exiting the chat, Lisser. I thought it was because of Mahler that you left. |
| Lisser 03.05.2005 10:08 |
Erin wrote: I arrived the moment y'all were exiting the chat, Lisser. I thought it was because of Mahler that you left.Damn Erin!! I left bc Jaye left and Mahler was the only person left to talk to. I kinda got tired of him begging me to come to Cape Cod and sit on the beach in between him and his wife. I also had to reboot bc I dl'd that DVD of Brixton 2005. I couldn't close the seeding without rebooting. I watched the first 2 discs. It is awesome!! Have you seen it? BTW *ahem* I seeded it for two days!! I'm a good girl aren't I? |
| great king rat 1138 03.05.2005 10:17 |
the_hero wrote:It was written by Dylan, but recorded by both. I like the Byrds version (big fat rickenbacker 12 string... mmmmm...)<b><font color = "crimson">ThomasQuinn wrote:Is it a Bob Dylan or a The Byrds song... it always confuses meSergeantPepperDG wrote: Hey, Mr. Tambourine Man, play a song for me......I'm not sleepy and there is no place I'm going to Hey, Mr. Tambourine Man, play a song for me, in the jingle-jangle morning, I come following you. Trivial info: 'Mr. Tambourine Man' is '60s slang for a drug-dealer. |
| Lisser 03.05.2005 10:18 |
Yeeep!!! where were you Barry? I needed you to defend my honor!! You know I'm frightened of conflict!! I can't hold my own!!! |
| Lisser 03.05.2005 10:25 |
TAAAAA HAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!! Is that really him Barry? I dunno what he looks like but he sure sounds like a dieing frog when he sings!!! Sorry Mahler. |
| Lisser 03.05.2005 10:30 |
What's he looking at? |
| Mr.Jingles 03.05.2005 10:33 |
Lisser wrote: What's he looking at?He's looking at a group of migrating birds which he believes are carrying anthrax and the Ebola virus. Mr. Mahler thinks that they were released by the Russians, The French and Al-Qaeda in a conspiracy to kill all Americans. |
| Erin 03.05.2005 11:11 |
Mr.Jingles79 wrote:LMAOLisser wrote: What's he looking at?He's looking at a group of migrating birds which he believes are carrying anthrax and the Ebola virus. Mr. Mahler thinks that they were released by the Russians, The French and Al-Qaeda in a conspiracy to kill all Americans. |
| Lisser 03.05.2005 13:18 |
Mr.Jingles79 wrote:Lions, tigers, and bears..........OH MY!! But where is his aluminum foil helmet and rabbit ear antennas to keep the aliens from sucking his brain juice out?Lisser wrote: What's he looking at?He's looking at a group of migrating birds which he believes are carrying anthrax and the Ebola virus. Mr. Mahler thinks that they were released by the Russians, The French and Al-Qaeda in a conspiracy to kill all Americans. |
| Megamike The GREAT 03.05.2005 15:09 |
Lisser wrote:I think he figures it's too late for that anyway.... nothing left in there to suck out. ;-)Mr.Jingles79 wrote:Lions, tigers, and bears..........OH MY!! But where is his aluminum foil helmet and rabbit ear antennas to keep the aliens from sucking his brain juice out?Lisser wrote: What's he looking at?He's looking at a group of migrating birds which he believes are carrying anthrax and the Ebola virus. Mr. Mahler thinks that they were released by the Russians, The French and Al-Qaeda in a conspiracy to kill all Americans. |
| Lisser 03.05.2005 20:34 |
You are great Barry!! I bust out laughing at almost every one of your posts!!!! Oh and I ordered my aluminum beanie!!! Have you ever heard an American say aluminum? We say it right.....you say it wronggggggggggggg!!! nee ner nee ner!!! ;) |
| Forever88 03.05.2005 21:08 |
Barry © wrote: wow they actually sell foil hats. linkthats freakish! |