I’ve heard from a reliable source that Leon Kass, upon completing his last class at the University of Chicago, received a grand (and well-deserved) ovation from his students. It was a touching moment, when the beloved professor announced what everyone in the class knew—that this would be the end of his teaching career—and perhaps no one was more touched than the professor himself, who was visibly moved.

In the latest issue of THE WEEKLY STANDARD, The Scrapbook paid tribute to both Kass and his wife, Amy, who is also retiring. Here is the tribute, in full: