If Hamden High Teachers Were Parks and Rec Characters

By Isabella Baldoni

To honor the final season of  everyone’s favorite (!!!) show, Parks and Recreation, we’ve gone around and matched all our favorite teachers with all of our favorite characters!

Leslie Knope:

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Ms. Young

“I guess some people object to powerful depictions of awesome ladies.” -Leslie Knope

Ben Wyatt

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Mr. Dole

“You know, “nerd culture” is mainstream now. So, when you use the word “nerd” derogatorily, it means you’re the one that’s out of the zeitgeist.” – Ben Wyatt

Ron Swanson

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Mr. Vece

“I like saying no. It lowers their enthusiasm.” -Ron Swanson

April Ludgate

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Ms. Frumento

“I declare that everything you are saying is stupid.” -April Ludgate

Andy Dwyer

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Mr. Hodgkins

“I tried to make ramen in the coffee pot and I broke everything.” -Andy Dwyer

Ann Perkins

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Ms. Coffman

“Jogging is the worst! I know it keeps you healthy, but god, at what cost?” -Ann Perkins

Chris Traeger

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Mr. Giansanti

“I have a resting heart rate of 23 beats per minute. The scientists who study me say my heart can pump jet fuel up into an airplane.”- Chris Traeger

Jerry Girgitch

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Mr. Coss

“One can never have enough socks.”

Love these comparisons? Got any better ones? Leave a comment below of your ideal HHS Parks casting!