Academic High-flyer Gifts

"Thanks for waiting for me, Jocko, but I still can't play. I've decided to go for a Ph.D."

'I really crammed last night.'

Pilot with champagne.

National Academy of Sport

School. I like solving problems with X's and Y's, so I'll probably go into either math or genetics!

"I figure I have about 20 years of school to go."

'You know, just because they ask, doesn't mean you have to let them fly.'

Private Jet

"I wish my Dad would get off my back! It's only been nine years and he wants to know if I've picked a major yet!"

The Giamatti era

'Keep repeating to yourself: I am a high flyer, I will not dive for the salmon.'

'Gifted class, indeed. One is gifted in science, but he can't read - one is gifted in reading, but won't even try math...'

"We are now boarding priority travellers. Please be ready to present an air of entitlement."

Baseball players and their qualifications.

Teacher boxing book: 'As I told you, today we're gonna really hit the books!'

Missing you.

'Could you throw me the car keys?'

'Ah, Reeves - it's lonely on top!'

"And then after high school, I spent twelve years in college and majored in procrastination."

'There is NO way I can perform under that kind of pressure!'

'You can never be too fit or too tenured.'

"Summer's coming. How does pre-med camp sound."

For Sale: Red Arrow

Graduate of 2021

"I got an A+ on my math test! I'm updating my resume."

"If you were truly blessed by genius, it wouldn't end there, believe you me!"

"I was desperate, dear. I had to find a way to teach and do all my required publishing."

Medical Student

"It's the part about 60 take-offs and 54 landings that worries us."

'Wow! That's got to be some sort of record!'

'Come on! You only live once!'

'Shall I box up the shoes, or does your son want to fly them home?'

"The best thing about winning an academic decathlon...is the new friends you make."

'The stock market closed early today due to an outbreak of 'altitude sickness'.'

The Hot Air Sports Club AGM