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  1. 04-22-2009, 2:20 AM #1
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    So this is a big announcement!

    A few weeks ago I entered a scholarship that paid $2,000 to the winner and low and behold, after getting some awesome letters of recommendations from two Palomar College woodshop instructors, Russ Filbeck and Jack Stone, and 2 teacher evaluations by my high school shop teacher and wrestling coach, I got an email yesterday asking which school I attend and today, are you ready for this, wait, are you sure? I got the top spot and after more people than expected entered the scholarship, they raised the amount to the top 2 students to $2,500 and I was one of the lucky enough to earn the top spot and now I can buy more tools to further my woodworking journey.

    I just wanted to let all of you know. Thanks for reading
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    Now if that isn't a sign from (fill in belief here), I don't know what is! Awesome news.

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    Get the very best tools you can afford! You are young...try to buy tools that will still be around when you are old!
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    Congrats!!! Where are going?

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    Congrats. Is the money for whatever you want or for college?
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  6. 04-22-2009, 5:45 AM #5
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    Wonderful!

    Jarrod,

    It is wonderful to be rewarded for your hard work and dedication to the craft! The scholarship money will definitly free up some of your hard earned cash for tools. The less out of pocket for higher education is hard to come by so congratulations!

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  7. 04-22-2009, 6:23 AM #6
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    Thats really cool, did you happen to notice the nova and tools in classified as if by magic it's $2500

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  8. 04-22-2009, 7:48 AM #7
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    Excellent news!! We're all happy for ya!!
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  9. 04-22-2009, 7:52 AM #8
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    Excellent!
    It's great to hear of a young person working hard and doing well!
    Good job!
    Are you planning a career in wood?
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    congratulations
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  11. 04-22-2009, 8:23 AM #10
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    Congratulations

    Jarrod,
    Congratulations. Any pictures of your work?
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    Definitely, with a gloat like that, you need to show us the award winner. Oh, and congratulations.
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    Jarrod - Congrats on winning! I know it is very tempting to go out and spend all your winnings - but take your time and think things through. Again - congrats!!!
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  14. 04-22-2009, 8:54 AM #13
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    Quote Originally Posted by Steve Schlumpf View Post
    I know it is very tempting to go out and spend all your winnings - but take your time and think things through.
    Mr Schlumpf has a very good point.
    Patience is hard, but the result is lasting..
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  15. 04-22-2009, 9:00 AM #14
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    Jarrod congrats. As Steve said spend it wisely and the tools will last you a lifetime. We are all proud of you.
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  16. 04-22-2009, 9:37 AM #15
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    Jarrod,
    That's great news, congratulations. My son and daughter both got scholarships, I know how exciting it can be. Spend wisely.
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