Endings

After four years at Grove City College, it's time for graduation. There were times when I wasn't sure I would make it, but I wouldn't trade the last four years for anything. I'd do it all again in a heartbeat. I've met people that I would never have met, done things that I would never have done, and learned things that I would never have thought about. Honestly, it's all gone really fast. I've come to appreciate the difficulties I've faced and some of the rules we have. I've also been fortunate enough to be around Grove City for a lot of change over the past four years.

• Three professors have left the computer science department
• Three new professors have joined the computer science department
• The computer science department is ABET accredited for the first time
• Grove City opened two new buildings on campus
• Grove City selected and  inaugurated a new president
• Intervis now includes Wednesday nights
• Probably a few other significant events that I'm missing

Additionally, I've finished my competitive running career. Although, I still plan to continue running, and have registered for a half marathon in October. The cross country team has provided some great friendships, and I'm going to miss having running partners.

I've also learned to Swing dance and Ballroom dance over the past three years, which I'll be continuing to do for as long as I can find a place. I never knew that I loved to dance until then. I've made some of my best friends through it and will miss it terribly.

I'm also very thankful for good church friends / family that have opened their homes to me, and put up with the antics that come along with a house full of college kids. It's been a huge blessing!

Last, I'd be remiss not to mention my Redcoat family and other friends. It won't be the same without spending my days or Thursday dinners without them. I BLEED RED!

I'm so appreciative for everything, and more importantly everyone I've met over the past years. "Because I knew you I have been changed for good." Thank you.

And since I'm a little bit sappy, I'll close with this video: Frank Sinatra - We'll Meet Again (Not the original version)

Nathan