Happy Monday (and Veterans Day Observed for those of you who didn't observe it on Friday!). It must be the middle of "reading season," as I spent much of my weekend... in the office! (Although I did sneak out Friday night to take in the Boston Celtics game up at the Garden... Former PC basketball star Ryan Gomes scored 11 points in the Celts loss to the Utah Jazz).

Speaking of athletics and activities, it's great to see so many of our applicants have such dedicated involvement to their sports teams, their community service groups, their student councils, their drama clubs... (I could go on and on!). I have been particularly impressed with the students who are holding down a part-time job during the school year and continuing to do well in the classroom. One application I read yesterday was from a Massachusetts student who works 20 hours per week at a restaurant during the school year-- and at the same time balances that job with a demanding honors-level curriculum that she does very well in. 20 hours is a LOT of time to spend working during the school year, and I have a great deal of respect for all of you who continue to work at your part-time job after the summer ends... I mentioned some of the very unique and exciting experiences that some of our applicants have had (world travel, etc.) in my last posting, but I have to say that commitment to an after-school job or internship is just as impressive. It shows us that a student is responsible, is committed, is willing to work hard... all of which are qualities we love to see in the students we invite to Providence College!

Hope all of you had a great Veterans' Day Weekend! Enjoy your Monday!