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the principal of Big Creek High School, Mr. R.L. Turner plays a key role in the success of Homer and the BCMA’s rocketry. While he’s initially reluctant to allow Homer and his friends endanger their community by experimenting with explosive substances, Turner changes his mind after the federal government announces its intentions to teach more math and science in schools. In the end, Turner celebrates the BCMA for bringing honor to his school.
Mr. R.L. Turner Quotes in Rocket Boys
The Rocket Boys quotes below are all either spoken by Mr. R.L. Turner or refer to Mr. R.L. Turner. For each quote, you can also see the other characters and themes related to it (each theme is indicated by its own dot and icon, like this one:
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Chapter 2
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“As I’m sure you know by now,” Mr. Turner said in his deliberate manner, “the Russians have launched a satellite into space. There have been many calls for the United states to do something in response. The Big Creek Student Council today has responded to, and I quote, the ‘threat of Sputnik’ by passing a resolution—I have it in my hand now—that dedicates the remainder of the school year to academic excellence. I approve the council’s resolution.”
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Mr. R.L. Turner Quotes in Rocket Boys
The Rocket Boys quotes below are all either spoken by Mr. R.L. Turner or refer to Mr. R.L. Turner. For each quote, you can also see the other characters and themes related to it (each theme is indicated by its own dot and icon, like this one:
).
Chapter 2
Quotes
“As I’m sure you know by now,” Mr. Turner said in his deliberate manner, “the Russians have launched a satellite into space. There have been many calls for the United states to do something in response. The Big Creek Student Council today has responded to, and I quote, the ‘threat of Sputnik’ by passing a resolution—I have it in my hand now—that dedicates the remainder of the school year to academic excellence. I approve the council’s resolution.”
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