Leonard Dozier

Not too long ago I was riding past the site of my old high high school, Pleasantville High School. To see it now you wouldn't think a tree stood there let alone a rectangular prism-like building. But a building sat there. And speaking of shapes, a building that undoubtedly shaped me.

Strange considering I hated high school. In spite of the numerous activities I was involved in, being on the basketball team, and being a good student, I hated it. Probably, the best part of my day was the morning when I would do the morning announcements. Had no idea then I would be making a good part of my living doing the same thing, using my voice to announce things about people, companies, etc.

My afternoon treat everyday was hearing my television production teacher (for whom I did the announcements for) shout out how he "wasn't doing anything for the teachers." In other words, he was tired. Yet, he reneged on his word every time. That was just the kind of guy he was.

Mr. P. perhaps I owe my voice acting career to him. He left us too soon. That's my trip down memory lane.