A Father's Gift: The Alarm Clock That Shaped My College Years

In welcoming you to the university, I'm reminded of my own high school graduation. My mom was taking a photo of my dad and me. 'Pose naturally,' Mom instructed us. 'Wait!' said Dad. 'Let's take a picture of me handing him an alarm clock.' That alarm clock woke me up every morning in college. It's still on my office desk today. It's amazing how such a simple object can hold so much sentimental value and bring back such vivid memories.