Jessica arrived at the dining hall at six forty-five with her notebook already open, which was not unusual, and with the Student Safety Council selection notice in her other hand, which was new.
The list had been posted at six this morning on the main announcement board. Twelve names.
She had read it twice at the board and was now carrying her own copy, which she had transcribed from memory, which she acknowledged to herself was a mildly excessive response to a piece of institutional news but which she was not going to apologize for.
She sat with Melody and Hannah and put the notice on the table.
Melody read it. "You're on it."
"Yes."
"David is on it."
"Also yes. Second surprising selection — I expected them to prioritize traditional leadership profiles." Jessica tapped the list. "Though David's faculty recommendations were apparently exceptional. Professor Ashcroft wrote a full page."
"Catherine is on it. The assembly organizers are represented."
