By Cheryl Cermak
Marti Norris, born January 26, 1981, has the qualities of an Aquarius and she is a lover not a fighter. She has perhaps the most awesome responsibility in Mini-School, keeper, guardian, Custodian of The Mini-School Spoon. For a full understanding of the talismanic properties of The Spoon, we must refer the reader to the article Doug wrote about this extraordinary utensil in the Spring ‘96 issue of Com-mini-cations.
Q: Why did you choose to go into Mini-School?
A: I hate mainstream.
Q: How do you feel about Mini this year?
A: I like Mini along with the trips.
Q: How did you get appointed Custodian of The Spoon?
A: Well, on one of the Mini trips, Doug told me the story of The Spoon, and how it had divinely omnipotent protective qualities. Then he said he thought I should be Custodian. I accepted.
Q: How do you feel about the Spoon and your appointment?
A: It’s a very nice Spoon. I have a bond with the Spoon now. I am flattered, overwhelmed, and frightened of the responsibilities invested in my position as Spoon Custodian. The future of Mini-School could depend on how well I do my job.
Knowing her responsibilities for the Spoon, on trips Marti watches over The Spoon. Every day at school she has to make sure it’s locked up, and touches it to keep the power flowing. After trips Marti scrubs The Spoon with butter to keep it from rusting.
Q: Does The Spoon make you feel responsible? Does it play a big role in your life?
A: Yes, it gives me incentive to be even more responsible. It’s intimidating to have this position, since there’s only been one other Custodian of The Spoon.
Q: Marti, what do you think would happen if you lost The Spoon?
A: It’s unthinkable! Doug would look down on me. Trips would never be the same and I’d lose my appointed position, not to mention all the students would come after me. I don’t think that would happen however, because I take good care of The Spoon. It’s the most important thing in my life.