Outstanding Junior Scholar

The story of a proud wife and family and an SUU genius student through pictures:

It was a Friday evening around 5:00 PM. Bryan walked in the house to find that Chandi had decorated the house and the door in balloons, streamers, and SUU parofanelia to congratulate Bryan on his academic accomplishments.

About a half hour later, Bryan's family arrived to show their love and support for him. Chandi made Bryan and the boys pose for a picture because they were all looking rather handsome in their ties (especially Bryan). [Note: Thank you, Tony, for flying all the way in from Oregon to support Bryan.]


Although the boys thought they were done with pictures, they soon remembered who was holding the camera and that the one picture was the first of many. Chandi took a family picture of Mom and Dad Allen and all the boys. [Note: The SUU streamers and decorations are in the background.]


After many hugs and congratulations, the Allen family was off to SUU for the Awards Banquet and Dinner. The program was neat because only eight out of about 280 students in the School of Business at SUU recieved an award. Way to go, Bryan!! Inside of the program was Bryan's biography which read:

Bryan Andrew Allen grew up in Nevada where he attended Lincoln County High School and graduated in 2002 as a co-salutatorian and Student Body President. Bryan attended Utah State University for one year before serving a religious mission in Mississippi. He returned to Nevada and enrolled at the University of Nevada – Las Vegas. Bryan has always dedicated himself to education, striving to do his best and he achieved that at USU, UNLV and now SUU. Bryan has always been driven to excel. He has been a natural leader since he was young, serving in a variety of capacities at school and in church leadership. He has goals and ideals to become a business entrepreneur, and will eventually open his own business. Bryan is an individual of extraordinary abilities and determination. He is articulate, courageous, energetic, hardworking, independent, intuitive, kind, and passionate. Bryan’s family is proud to congratulate him on this honor.


When dinner came out, Chandi ate the rolls and salad and then - - nearly puked. The main course was pretty much wet dog food on noodles, or what SUU Food Service called, "Corned Beef Stroganoff." It may have tasted good to others, but Chandi didn't even dare scoop it onto her fork.


After dinner, it was finally time for the presentation of the awards! Chandi was the only proud wife that stood up and made it to the center of the room and crouched down when his name was called to take a picture! (I bet the other wives wish they had picture documentation.)

After the banquet was over, Chandi made Bryan pose for one more picture to show off his beautiful cherry wood plaque! Congratulations, Bryan! I'm proud to be your wife!!!

And they all lived happily ever after!! The end.