By Michelle Dutro ‘10
For The Overlake Independent Student Newspaper
As a new language teacher at Overtake this year, Micah Orr is well known by many students. Here’s 13 things you don’t know about Micah…
What color is your umbrella? I’m from Seattle. I don’t have an umbrella.
Who was your favorite cartoon character growing up? And now? Growing up, I liked Fog- horn Leghorn from Looney Tunes. I’d say I still do.
If you could travel back in time to what time period would you travel? 1905, Tangier; 1931, Spain; 1940, Paris
Given the chance, what would be your first question to someone living in Antarctica? Why are you so anti-Arctic? You have a problem with us northerners
Middle school or upper school? USFTW (upper school for the win)
What is your favorite language? Unfair question. I enjoy the poetic nature of Spanish, the musicality of French, the strength of Berber and the flexibility of English. But if I’m in an argument, I like to use a little Italian.
What do you think is your worst habit? Buying expensive shoes. I have no self-control around fine leather.
If I were to look inside your refrigerator, what would I find? Good food I hope. I go shopping every day and usually cook fresh meals with whatever looks good that evening. Lots of fresh vegetables and seafood, plus a roast chicken every Sunday. I use lots of spices, like thyme, saffron, ginger, cumin, cardamom, cinnamon, and others… I like to cook all sorts of things, but most of the food I make is based on Mediterranean cuisine.
Who is your favorite author and why? In English, Faulkner for his literature and Twain for his social commentary. In French, Emile Zola and Albert Camus. In Spanish, Miguel de Unamuno and the poetry of Gustavo Adolfo Becquer, Federico Garcia Lorca, Cesar Vallejo and Luis Garcia Montero. For all of them, because of who they wrote for.
What kind of music do you like? Old standards, early 90’s hip-hop, 70’s soft rock, flamenco, Rai Serge Gainsbourg, Ahwash and pretty much anything from the Caribbean.
Which video games did you play growing up? I used to go to the 7-11 and just dump quarters into the arcade version of 10-Yard Fight. When we got the first Nintendo, my brothers and I battled on Double Dribble. I would make it rain ALL DAY from downtown. And I have yet to find anyone who can hang with I me in Madden ‘05, not even Curtis Yokoyama’13.
What brought you to Overlake? A fortunate blend of preparation meeting opportunity. And I’m very happy to be here.
Do you like Tom or Jerry? Why? Might have to go with Jerry on this one. He’s clever, he’s got mad SKILLZ, and he’s pretty strong for his size. I saw him bench press an anvil one time. Kinda like… someone I know…