Thursday, April 20, 2006

Lisa Ellis

Lisa was this increadible girl who had a love for WSU beyond measure. Even when she was sick with cancer, being treated with Chemo, and going through her own personal struggles, she reached out. I never knew her, but I sence she was amazing.

Each year the WSU Student Associtation gives an award in her name to a student who has shown the passion and dedication she did. As I listened to Kari Peterson read the story about her I could feel Lisa's pressence among us. What a sweet spirit she must have been. When Kari read my name, I wanted to colapse and cry. It was such an honor to be recognized in such a way by the professional staff of the WSU Student Association. I still wonder if it is a dream and know I wonder what it must have been like to work with Lisa. What an increadible person.

I have also been honored to have been nominated for Crystal Crest in the categories of Woman of the Year and Volunteer Service. This is increadible because it is an honor from peers at WSU. I have been selected as a top five finalist for Woman of the Year. It is amazing to be recognized with such a high calibur of women. While I don't know all of the women, I can only imagine how bright and intelligent they must be.

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