January 10, 2020: Ben visits his high school to have a conversation with his former literature teacher, Stephen Rippon. Mr. Rippon relives his time following in his father's footsteps by entering the Air Force, discussing his time in the service academy and how he first gained experience as a teacher. He and Ben discuss the birth of the cross-country team at Tall Oaks and how the team continued to grow through the years. Mr. Rippon also shares his experience in the world of literature as a teacher and an author.
