John, it’s that time of year — students and teachers are headed back to school.

When I was a senior in high school, one of my strongest subjects was English. For my senior English project, I chose to read all the major works of John O’Hara, a mid-20th century American fiction writer – my mother liked his books and our bookshelves at home were full of his novels.

The problem was, I got the “Senior Slump.” Our projects were due in the spring, after we had already found out where we were going to college or to work. So I blew off the project and didn’t read a single word of any O’Hara book. I knew getting a failing grade on the project wouldn’t keep me from graduating, and wouldn’t affect anything about my life – and it didn’t.

But it never sat right with me that I did that.

Out of the regret I felt over my high school senior English project, I learned an important thing about myself: Not giving 100%, all the time – even when there’s no consequence – doesn’t sit well with me.

I know many of you share that sentiment – we are a community of dedicated parents, students, workers, and much more. We are committed to building a better future for our children, and to improving the lives of those around us.

So whether you’re heading back to school or just working hard to put dinner on the table, know that I’m fighting as hard as I can for the people of Pennsylvania’s 8th District, and for our great nation.

Thanks for reading,

— Matt

P.S. Three decades later, I became the congressman representing the city of Pottsville, Pennsylvania – the birthplace of John O’Hara, and the place many of his books were about. So I went ahead and read them.



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