"It is with much gratitude that I reflect on my undergraduate experience at Gonzaga University. Thank you to the Mac Ruddell Scholarship and Washington State Independent Auto Dealers Association members and support staff for helping make that learning opportunity possible. I grew up watching my father serve as a proud member of this organization, and believe that this collective community has had innumerable positive influences on my upbringing. The Mac Ruddell scholarship affords students the opportunity to recognize that others believe in their ability to succeed, an esteem that cannot be measured simply by numbers." - Danielle