By Tessa Woodring News editor
With graduation quickly approaching, it forces me to reflect on these past four years. The last four years have been full of a whirlwind of memories and life lessons, and I have so many people to thank for that. Without these people, I would not be standing in the field house in May, dressed in a graduation gown, proudly receiving my diploma from President Lemons.
To my professors who taught me so much, thank you. Each and every one of you have had a different impact on my academic experience at Susquehanna, and it was so nice getting to know all of you in the short period of time that I had you as my professors. You have all taught me life skills that I will use in the real world as I graduate and some of you have taught me life lessons that I will always remember. I would particularly like to thank my advisor for making me a better writer and for always listening and giving me advice. I know I can always come to you for honest and helpful answers, and I can’t tell you how much I appreciate that.
To my coaches who have taught me so much about life and the sport I love, thank you. You have both shaped me into the player and person that I am today. Not only did you teach me skills on the field, but you both also taught me life lessons that I will cherish forever. You both motivated me and have taught me to be a better person. Watching your children grow up on Sassafras Field was truly amazing and inspiring. I can only hope to be as amazing of a mother someday as you both are.
To my parents and grandparents who made it to every single one of my games, thank you. Your endless support and motivation have carried me through my journey at Susquehanna, and I cannot thank you enough for that. Without your love and kindness, I would not be where I am today. You push me to be a better student and athlete and that has been one of the biggest motivators for me these past four years.
To my friends who have given me countless memories throughout these years, thank you. You have all helped me through some of my biggest hardships and kept me laughing through some of my greatest moments. Never did I think that I would grow such tight bonds with the people I met at Susquehanna, but I am so lucky that I did. I cannot wait to see where life takes you all, and I know you will all achieve great things.
To my boyfriend who has brought me more happiness than I thought was ever possible, thank you. You always know the right thing to say. You have showed me endless support and made me a better person. You motivate me to always do the best I can and show me endless support even when I fall short. You can always make me laugh and have given me some of my best memories. I am so fortunate to have you in my life, and I cannot wait to see what the future has in store for us.
To my sister and her beautiful children who brighten my day with their smiles, thank you. I can tell you anything, and I know you will always be there for me. I have watched your children grow up these past four years and watched you grow as a mother, and I thank you for that. You have taught me so much about life and helped me grow into the person I am today.
To the university that helped me proudly earn a degree in something I love, thank you. My experiences at this university have been nothing short of life-changing. You helped me mature, grow and learn skills I know I will be using for the rest of my life. My time in the classroom, my time abroad and my time on the field have provided me with some of the greatest memories of my life thus far.
The people that I have met here hold a special place in my heart and will hold that space for the rest of my life. With the endless support of those people and others in my life, I will graduate from Susquehanna knowing that I made the right decision when I chose to come here, and that truly is an amazing feeling.
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