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The Importance Of David Frigaard In My Life
On January 14th, 2015, the world lost a marvelous man to a heart-rending accident. I have undergone numerous experiences in my life, but nothing will compare to this man who had the most profound effect on my life so far. His name was David Frigaard, but I, like most students, referred to him as Frigaard. Frigaard was my high school art teacher, but he enlightened me with far more knowledge than how to correctly hold a paint brush. He opened the minds of so many students and was constantly reaching out to everyone with open arms. In his eyes, there were no limits to the possibilities all around us. Frigaard was spontaneous, lively, and always organized in an unorganized way. His art room was exuberant, a little crazy, and chaotic, but it was

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