Merrick Garland in The Chicago Tribune


On Education: Middle school reinforced my sense of community

It was an emotional homecoming for Judge Merrick Garland as he delivered the keynote address at Lincoln Hall Middle School. The Lincolnwood native, who graduated from Lincoln Hall in 1966, was tearful at times as he recalled his youth in the north suburb. "I am proud of the education I received and I am proud of my community. It was not just a great education. It was how it reinforced my sense of community," said Garland.
Source: Chicago Tribune on 2021 Biden Cabinet Sep 5, 2018

On Principles & Values: Sold his comics books to help pay for Harvard Law tuition

School board President Scott L. Anderson spoke about the judge's accomplishments at Lincoln Hall, which included serving as student council president. He also shared some trivia about Garland, including the fact that he sold his comic books to help pay for his tuition at Harvard Law School, where he graduated magna cum laude.
Source: Chicago Tribune on 2021 Biden Cabinet Sep 5, 2018

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