In Honor of our Graduating Seniors

During the 2020-2021 school year we have had a small crew of six student library assistants (SLAs) providing library services during the pandemic – three of which are graduating in May. 

It is the long-standing tradition of the Darling Library to add a book to the library in honor of our graduating SLAs. Early in their final semester we solicit a book suggestion from each of them to add to the collection in their honor. These books will soon be found in the Darling Library with a bookplate on the inside cover saying it was added in their honor. You can find them by searching the Discovery Service by author, title, ISBN, and even by the student's name!

As restrictions on gathering together start to relax, we had a party to celebrate, say thank you, and good-bye.*

Daphne Salomon

Daphne, graduating with a BA in Business (emphasis Accounting), recommended The Obstacle is the Way by Ryan Holiday. The book was recommended for reading by her father, who is a small business owner. She says that the book really made an impact on her and wants to share it with those who come after her. Thank you for two years of exemplary service, Daphne!

Alyssa Hendrickson

Alyssa is completing a BA in English with plans to get a secondary teaching credential. Alyssa discovered Rachel Held Evans after her untimely death and has been influenced by her theology and candor. She recommends all of her books, but we are adding Inspired in her honor.

Andrew Valle

Andrew is graduating with a BA in Business (emphasis Sports Management). An ardent Lakers fan, Andrew was particularly affected by the death of Kobe Bryant. As a cross country runner, he found Bryant's book, Mama Mentality: How I Play, be inspirational in terms of how to live his own life. 

Fun fact: Andrew started working at the library on his 19th birthday. Thank you for three years of library service!

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*A coronavirus note. Other than when posing for these photos, we were careful to stay six feet apart and keep masks on when not eating. Unfortunately, it appears that I had difficulty keeping my new poorly fitting mask in place during the presentations. I have been fully vaccinated.