Conversation so far:
Where was Ernie Kovacs born?
Kovacs's father Andrew emigrated from Hungary at age 13.
What was interesting about Ernie's childhood?
Though a poor student, Kovacs was influenced by his Trenton Central High School drama teacher, Harold Van Kirk, and received an acting scholarship to the American Academy of Dramatic Arts.

Question: What did Kovacs do while at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts?
Self-contained rewrite: What did Ernie Kovacs do while at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts?