This week in “Through These Halls,” The Image asked Language Arts teacher David Choate a few questions so prospective, current or prior students of his could gain some insight into the man behind the literature.

Eric Deters – “Now that students and teachers are starting to get back into the swing of things, what’s one of your most anticipated “events” in the coming semester? Anything you’re particularly excited to teach? Any sporting event? Possibly something that doesn’t fall under those categories?”

David Choate – “You know, I’m pretty excited to bring forth the rhythm and the rhyme. I enjoy lecturing and providing students an opportunity to embrace a piece of literature to cherish forever.”

ED – “And how about some things you hope to do differently than you did last year? Anything to improve upon or possibly do away with altogether?”

DC – “I hope to incorporate more dance routines into my lectures. I love to dance and I feel that this is the year to put my 10 years of dance camp experience to good use. Teaching Macbeth through interpretive dance surely will provide more enjoyment for my senior students.”

ED – “Why should your students be psyched to take your classes?”

DC – “Robert Frost—need I say more?”

ED – “So what do you have to say to other teachers trying to usurp your Frost throne?”

DC – “Frost tells us in his great poem The Pasture, “You come too.” So I am proud of any teacher willing to bring to light the greatest poet to ever live… to ever live.

ED – “Outside of a school context, what kinds of things do you plan on doing in the coming month or two?”

DC – “Besides anticipating the return of Community and Parenthood? I’d have to say spending time with my beautiful wife and two perfect children, seeing Bruce Springsteen in Chicago, watching some movies at my local multiplex and hopefully finding time to read a book.”

ED – “Obligatory #sixseasonsandamovie plug. Anything in particular you’re looking forward to reading?”

DC – “I picked up two books this summer that I haven’t gotten around to, one being The Submission by Amy Waldman and The Tiger by John Valliant (a Mr. Willard recommendation, so it has to be good since he’s the Master and all). I’m also pretty stoked about the new Bond film Skyfall—looks awesome.”

ED – “I completely agree, though Javier Bardem does look pretty silly in that blonde get-up. Anyway, that’s all we’ve got space for (even now we’re at about three times the recommended limit). Any closing thoughts or statements you want to get out there?”

DC – “Remember to get a boat, people. Dec. 21 is right around the corner.”