More importantly, my time here has rekindled my desire to keep learning. Cunningham, who is majoring in English, quoted B.F. Skinner as he explained that education is what survives when what has been learned has been forgotten. Junior Emily Cline, a Marian B. Peterson scholar from Burgettstown, Pa., said her childhood and her parents interest in history and genealogy spurred her desire to double major in history and theatre at Catawba. Cline, who will intern at one museum this summer and work as a historic interpreter at another, said she is looking forward to next fall at Catawba when she will have an internship at Old Salem. One of the biggest things Catawba has showed me, she said, is that life is an endless circle of learning and sharing.
Life s about giving back to the community so everyone can learn and benefit together.
Without contributions of the scholarship donors and without the mentoring and motivation from our professors, she explained, we wouldn t be here today. Catawba College President J. Fred Corriher, Jr. told the group that the luncheon was an opportunity to celebrate Catawba College, scholarship and generosity. Catawba College Trustee Ron Smith, who attended the event, turned the tables on the students, expressing pride in each of them. I want you to know how proud we are of all of the students here today. This event is a good opportunity for us to be able to put a face with a name.