Chapter 77 - CH 76 -The Unbroken Line

The success of the first Covington Scholar class sent ripples far beyond the polished concrete floors of the campus. It became a case study, featured in design magazines, educational journals, and even a short documentary that aired on a national network. The story of the poisoned land transformed into a cradle for innovation was a narrative of such potent hope that it captured the public imagination. Applications for the second year tripled, forcing the selection committee to make heartbreaking choices. The model was working, not just as a philanthropic endeavor, but as a vibrant, self-perpetuating engine of creativity.