Mr. Chris Torok was asked by Roy Williams, coach of the North Carolina Tar Heels basketball team, to become the new educational director for the Tar Heels.

The team is struggling academically, according to Williams, but they do not struggle on the court.

Williams has been looking for an educational director ever since the previous director left unexpectedly before March Madness began.

Over an interview on the phone, Williams explained why he has asked Torok to be the new educational director for his team.

“I have met with Chris a few times when he visited North Carolina,” Williams said. “His teaching skills are phenomenal. All of his students pass his class, so I have no doubt he will help my team be successful.”

Torok dropped everything, even his job, to accept his position immediately.

“Of course I accepted. I get to teach my favorite team and watch them play,” Torok said. “It will be fulfilling to help my favorite team be as successful academically as they are on the court.”

Torok is excited for North Carolina and has already put a down payment on a house.

Torok plans to retire when fourth marking period starts, giving him the week of spring break to move his family to North Carolina.

Principal Brian Wiskur offered him a promotion to try to persuade him to stay.

“I offered him a raise, but that was still nowhere near the salary he has been offered to be the educational director for the North Carolina basketball team,” Wiskur said.

Torok plans to pack his classroom up during the break and asks students to help him.

“It would be a good time to say goodbye to my students,” Torok said. “With the SAT coming up, I will be leaving study material for them (the students) to use.”

Junior Chandler Ford, current student in Torok’s trig class, is worried.

“It is an exciting time for Mr. Torok, but I do not know how I will pass his class without him,” Ford said. “He is such a great teacher.”

Torok’s retirement is good news for current student teacher, Ms. Catherine Roda, as Wiskur has offered her Torok’s position.

Ms. Roda is excited and confident in her teaching abilities.

“He (Torok) has taught me a lot, and I cannot wait to be a member of the KHS staff,” Roda said.

Many teachers in the Math Department are worried about future students taking trig, especially Mr. Mark Zimmerman.

“I do not know who will prepare students better for calculus other than Mr. Torok,” Zimmerman stressed. “I mean, who else will preach about the SAT and placement tests?”

Torok is excited to pursue his new career.

“This is a dream come true,” Torok said. “Of course, I will miss Kearsley, but North Carolina will have so many more opportunities.”

On Wednesday, March 30, Torok confirmed his retirement with the school board.

Wiskur thanks Torok for his 17 years of teaching and coaching at KHS.

“Torok has been an extraordinary teacher. If I could, I would offer him the salary Roy Williams plans on giving him,” Wiskur said. “Sadly, the school board just cannot afford $2 million a year.”

Two million a year? You cannot believe this.

Mr. Torok leaving KHS?

That is like saying Mr. Adas has a chance at retirement.

Disclaimer — This story is made up and is completely fictitious. Don’t believe a word of it. April Fools!