So, tonight I saw the banners.
All of them, lined up -- the best art that ever adorned the rooms of Senior Hall.
They were without a doubt the highlight of the "special guests" dinner that was part of the inauguration festivities.
And they are fabulous. Truly.
Every one is a work of art,
every one is a masterpiece, and
every one made me grin.
From ear to ear.
The guests tonight voted for the banners they liked best.
And I have to tell you -- before I announce here the 'winners' -- that
I didn't vote.
I just couldn't.
There is no way in the world I would ever be able to choose
one of those amazing and wonderful contributions to my inauguration
over any other.
So I vote for ALL of them, every single one.
And I am so proud that so many of you have created such wonderful work; we truly are going to find a way to display them in LRW so they become a part of our everyday experience and a reminder of your kindness in welcoming me to Stephens.
And that said,
the other guests at tonight's dinner DID vote.
And the winners are....(drum roll......):
1. Stephens College Children's School
2. Education Department
3. Natural Science Department
CONGRATULATIONS to all three! And I have to tell you, when they brought all three banners onto the stage (to much applause), I was SO PROUD that they were SO clever, SO artistic (really, that image of me looks JUST like me!) and yes, absolutely SCIENTIFIC.
We are proud to be Stephens, and you all give us reason -- EVERY SINGLE DAY -- to feel that way.
And I will see you all tomorrow morning -- only nine more hours to go! -- at the big parade.
And by the way, here's the weather report for tomorrow morning.
I just told whomever is in charge of such things that I needed the sun
to come out from 9 to 10 a.m.
And clearly, somebody who loves Stephens was listening.
Yippee! See you there!
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