random student interaction

J, a 20 year old advisee of mine never really ceases to surprise me...

In the middle of a meeting...

J: Hey Kate, can I ask you a favor?
K: Sure J, what can I do for you.
J: (lowers his voice) uhh... will you be a reference for me so I can go to Prom with my girlfriend? (who is still in HS). They require references for dates not in high school.
K: (tries to show restraint, but can't help but laughing out loud). Sure J. I'll tell them that you should be allowed to go to Prom.