2 Kinds of Stupid

Summary

Eduardo, a high school junior, shares his story about a mistake that cost him his spot on the swim team and a potential college scholarship. After setting a school record in freestyle at a championship meet, he attended a party where he posted pictures online without considering privacy settings. These pictures eventually circulated and were brought to the attention of his principal, leading to suspension and being kicked off the team for violating the student athlete code. Eduardo reflects on his actions and the consequences, realizing that the blame ultimately falls on him for posting the photos in the first place.

Takeaways

• 😀 Eduardo is a junior in high school, living a pretty normal life with good grades, cool friends, and supportive parents.
• 😀 He is an active swimmer, hoping to earn a college scholarship to help with tuition.
• 😀 Last week, he competed in a championship meet, where his team dominated and he set a school record in freestyle.
• 😀 After the meet, his teammates threw a party, which was wild and attended by many, including a girl Eduardo liked.
• 😀 Eduardo made the mistake of taking pictures at the party, which he later posted online without considering privacy settings.
• 😀 The pictures, once posted, became public and could be shared by anyone, leading to unintended consequences.
• 😀 Eduardo was called to the principal's office, where he learned that the pictures had been shared and violated the student-athlete code of conduct.
• 😀 It was unclear who exactly shared the photos, but Eduardo realized it didn't matter since he was the one who posted them.
• 😀 As a result of his actions, Eduardo was removed from the swim team, lost his scholarship opportunity, and was suspended from school.
• 😀 Eduardo's parents and teammates were upset with him, and he felt isolated due to the fallout from his actions.
• 😀 After reflecting on the situation, Eduardo acknowledged that he was responsible for the consequences, realizing that his online behavior and poor judgment led to the chain of events.

Q & A

What is Eduardo’s goal in relation to college?

Eduardo hopes to receive a scholarship for college, so his parents don't have to worry about paying for tuition.

How did Eduardo perform at the championship meet?

Eduardo's team performed excellently, and he set a school record in freestyle swimming.

What was the consequence of Eduardo posting pictures from the party?

Eduardo violated the student-athlete code of conduct, leading to him being suspended and removed from the team, which also cost him his scholarship.

Why did Eduardo get called to the principal’s office?

Eduardo was called to the principal's office because some pictures he posted on social media were shared without his permission, violating the school's conduct rules.

How did Eduardo feel when he first learned that pictures were shared from his social media?

Eduardo initially felt angry at whoever shared the pictures, questioning why they were interfering in his business.

What realization did Eduardo come to after reflecting on the situation?

Eduardo realized that by posting the pictures online, he made it everyone’s business, and he ultimately took responsibility for his actions.

What kind of student was Eduardo before this incident?

Eduardo describes himself as a normal student who gets good grades, has cool friends, and enjoys swimming.

Who could have shared the pictures from Eduardo's social media?

Eduardo suspects that one of his ex-girlfriends, a jealous teammate, or even someone he spoke to once in ninth grade could have shared the pictures.

What was the reaction of Eduardo’s teammates and parents after the incident?

Eduardo’s teammates stopped talking to him, and his parents were extremely mad at him for the trouble he caused.

How did Eduardo describe the mistakes he made leading up to his suspension?

Eduardo described his mistakes as a series of errors, starting with breaking the rules by posting the pictures and ending with him not using privacy settings to protect his social media.