Mr. Holt’s mentorship was all about building character. He constantly instilled in us the importance of doing the right thing, even when no one was watching. I can still hear him telling me, "Thomas, you don't always have to get the last word; sometimes just be a good listener." This was a foundational lesson in humility and respect. He went the extra mile to prepare us for the world. He hired someone to teach us proper restaurant etiquette, a skill many of us had never been exposed to. We learned how to set a dinner table, distinguishing a soup spoon from a salad fork, and understanding that these small details mattered.