andrew dodson

I just received word that Dr. Peter LaRue, band director at Georgetown College - and a great influence on my life - was awarded the 2005 Cawthorne Excellence in Teaching Award at Georgetown’s graduation ceremony this morning. This is the highest honor given to faculty members at the College. In Dr. Pete’s case, it’s been long overdue and much deserved.

I received notice via an email from Dr. Pete expressing his gratitude to the many people that have been a part of his life. Here’s part of what he had to say:

My life has always been and remains filled with undeserved blessings – and this is surely one of them. In many ways, I accept this singular honor, not personally, but as representative of the incredible teaching which goes on, and excellence which is present at Georgetown College, day after day, semester after semester – and has been for over two hundred years.

While he was hesitant to mention names while giving his thanks, I was lucky enough to be mentioned in the Gem Alumni category (as “BAD”). I’m honored to be a part of this group and I’m fortunate to have someone like Dr. Pete in my life that has taught me so much.

This one’s for you, Dr. Pete. Grr…