A student's take on the first Brooks dinner

As we waited in line for the Brooks College Sunday Dinner, our anticipation began to build. What would the meal be? What honored guests would attend? As my card was swiped and I entered the Great Hall, I knew this was something special!

The tables had been beautifully set with great care – just for us. We found our seats, and out of respect for our community – and President Lilley, Dub Oliver, and the other guests - remained standing until everyone had found a place at a table. Faculty Master Henry led us in prayer, blessing the food and praying for us to unite, to become a community, a family.

Those seated at the corners of each table stood and brought the meal to the rest of us and, like a family, we served each other. The food was delicious, but the best part of the meal was serving others. It was an incredible opportunity to meet new people, and to put their needs above my own. Rather than a hurried, fit-between-my-classes experience, this was a leisurely, relaxed affair, with great conversation.

Of all my memories of Baylor so far, Brooks’ Sunday Dinner is one of my absolute favorites!

Jennifer Groves is a Baylor sophomore majoring in psychology.