Think Generosity
Every year the Dean’s Office distributes “Thank-you” letters from scholarship recipients to our many generous scholarship donors. Below are excerpts from the letters:
Dear Simmons Family Foundation,
Thank you for your generous contribution to my education. My entire family thanks you! When I told my children that a kind stranger was going to help me finish school they said:
“Cool! Wow, she must think you are REALLY smart, mom!” Vincent, age 7
“That stranger is really nice of us.” Gabe, age 6
Lilly, sage 18 months, after lots of cues from her older brothers, clapped her little hands and said, “yeah!”Your donation will help me spend more time and focus better on my studies. I am excited about graduating in December 2007 with my teaching certificate. I then hope to find employment as an elementary school teacher here in the valley.
I promise not to waste your money! I will help others to reach their educational dreams, just as you are helping me.
My sincere thanks, Audrey Wiberg
Another letter:
“I will be successful in whatever I choose to do partly because of your generosity.” - Seeholzer Scholarship recipient
“Although I have been working since I was 15 years old, I still need all the help I can get so I can concentrate more on [getting] my education than on paying for it. - Elaine Mecham McEvoy Scholarship recipient
“I am a nontraditional student and I will be the first person in my family tree to complete a bachelor’s degree. This scholarship will help make this dream a reality.” - Chloe Priday Stewart Scholarship recipient
“After having put hours upon hours into my school work thus far, it’s wonderful to be so generously rewarded with this scholarship!” - Seely-Hinckley Scholarship recipient
“Being a poor college student is a good experience, but it sure is nice when someone helps out.” - Edna H. Baker Scholarship recipient
“Once again, I thank you for your kind contribution I will make it count in my education and in the lives of the children I teach.” - Thomas Alva Taylor Scholarship recipient