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Leslie
DeCillis ’86
I was a student of Elizabeth
Horner (Advanced Vertebrate Zoology) in 1983. It was a tough
semester for me. I didn't know if I wanted to be a bio major
(in fact, I ended up being a Gov major) but I wanted to study
in her class. The labs and dissections really intimidated
me, but she made it so fun and intriguing. I remember being
so worried about flunking that I ran all the way home from
the library one night! In fact, she told me that I actually
got the highest score on one of the major tests that semester.
I had a long discussion with her about my career plans and
goals. She helped me to determine that I really should be
going in the direction of law, if that was what I loved more
than the natural sciences.
I so appreciated the fact that
she encouraged me to do what I loved, even though she would
lose me as a student in her department. I wrote to her a
couple of years ago, and she remembered me and this crossroads-decision
in my life. I don't know how she could remember, but I believe
it's because she always cared so much for her students. I
believe she had a good life because she was passionate about
what she did. Her zest for life, her enthusiasm and love
for her subject, and her kindness are things that I will
always remember. |
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