Below is an context that describes a sql query, paired with an question that provides further information. Write an answer that appropriately completes the request.  # noqa: E501
### Context:
CREATE TABLE table_name_26 (status VARCHAR, membership_application VARCHAR)
### Question:
What is the status of the membership application on 2008-12-15?
### Answer:
SELECT status FROM table_name_26 WHERE membership_application = "2008-12-15"