One More Thing
Also, I received a scholarship a couple weeks ago. (I keep forgetting to mention this when I talk to people who like to know about these things.) It was the James K. and Carol Sellers Herbert scholarship, which is given to a student “who demonstrates academic achievement and personal initiative” and “who [is] highly motivated to study law and [is] dedicated to the spirit of learning.”
Funny story: When the Associate Dean was announcing my award at the Barrister’s Ball, she said something about how this award goes to “a true scholar among us” and “someone who loves being in school.” Upon hearing that second phrase, I said to the people at my table, incredulously, “Who’s that?” Moments later, the Associate Dean called my name. Oops.
(In my defense I would point out that the criterion is being “dedicated to the spirit of learning,” not “loving to be in school.”)
That was such a classic! I’ll never forget that one. And I must say, I’m so honored to be a friend of the “true scholar”!
Very nice! Your dedication to learning scored some bucks! Liked the funny story, too.