On Saturday, February 19, 2005, NSHSS hosted a member event and reception at Harvard University's oldest museum, the Fogg Art Museum. In the historic building, which houses extensive collections of Western art, NSHSS members and families had the opportunity to hear words of wisdom and inspiration from numerous accomplished speakers. Among the presenters, Dean William R. Fitzsimmons, Harvard Dean of Admissions, gave valuable insight on the college admissions process. The spotlight was later cast on NSHSS partner People to People; representative Jennifer Daskevich offered encouragement and praise to students, whom she confidently named "the future of our world." Finally, participants honored several outstanding educators, recognizing that it is the teachers who lay the stepping stones for their students, who daily inspire and cultivate young minds. Nevertheless, Mr. Claes Nobel's appearance was the unmistakable soul of the presentation. His words were passionate, poignant, riveting. In the silence of the lecture hall, he delivered a message of reality; he called attention to the suffering of Mother Nature at the hands of an apathetic world. A man of such distinction and true nobility, he humbly took his place among the students: "I, Claes Nobel, am a student. My teacher is Mother Earth." If only we could allow her to teach us as well, we could earn the right to our name: "Homo sapien sapien." The wise, wise man. - Natasa Kovacevic