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On the rough and tough south side of Chicago lived a hall monitor, but not just any hall monitor this was Ne’Shaq Johnson. Ne’Shaq was praised by the students of his school for being the best hall monitor ever known to King College Prep High School, but what really set him apart was his photographic memory.
As Ne’Shaq walked into school on the day before Christmas break he noticed that Ms. Harris was looking particularly nice. “Why good morning Ms. Harris,” called Ne’Shaq “how are you today?”
“I’m bloody great today Ne’Shaq” said Ms. Harris. “Are you excited for the break Ne’Shaq?”
“Yeah, I mean i’ll miss the kids and all, but mama is coming to town for the holidays,” said Ne’Shaq.
“Well that sounds mighty fun Ne’Shaq.” said Ms. Harris “Look at the time, well
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“Who are you?”
Ne’Shaq then introduced himself “My names Ne’Shaq I am the hall monitor and after the bell rings I’m supposed to show you around, so just stick by me the bell should ring any minute now.”
Just then the bell rang and all the students rushed to class. “Well Marcus let’s start from your last class and work up to your first class as we go through the school. Sound fine,” asked Ne’Shaq.
“Yeah sounds cool,” said Marcus “Just one question how long is lunch?”
“We usually have a thirty minute lunch break for all the students and teachers,” informed Ne’Shaq. “Let’s get onto the tour.”
At the end of the tour Ne’Shaq was taking Marcus to his last class English with Ms. Harris. “Well Marcus this is the end of the tour any questions before we go into class,” asked Ne’Shaq.
“Nope, it shouldn’t be that hard to navigate the school. Thank you Ne’Shaq,” said Marcus.
Ne’Shaq then opened the door to the classroom “Hello Ms. Harris sorry to interupt but this is the new student Marcus, I was taking him on a tour and this is his first class,” said Ne’Shaq.
“We’re glad to have today Marcus welcome to our school pick any seat,” said Ms. Harris. “Thank you Ne’Shaq have a nice

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