It pains me to say this, but all good things must come to an end and it appears that this good thing is getting closer and closer to the end. With all of my exec positions turned over, all my college classes finished and my college lacrosse career done this experience only has to sustain two more final exams and one 20 page paper before it's over! Trust me folks, this is as bitter sweet as it comes. As excited as I am to start my new career with Ford Motor Company on June 8th and begin the next phase of my life which Queens has MORE than prepared me for, I will never stop missing this place and the amazing people that have become a part of my life. And while the past four years have been unreal, these last few weeks has certainly held their own.
Our men's lacrosse team finished the regular season as conference champs and went all the way to the final of the conference tournament only to lose with two minutes left to Limestone College this past Sunday. If you want to talk nail biters, just look up Queens lacrosse in the dictionary. I can't say how much of a pleasure it has been to dress and step on the field with those men. It truly is a humbling experience that has better prepared me for life than anything else. What you can accomplish when you push yourself physically and mentally as far as you've ever been is unbelievable. Queens lacrosse taught me that. I came onto the team nervous and not ready for what life or college lacrosse would throw at me. Now that I've made it to the top and am on my way out with numerous top ten rankings, two conference championship appearances and a number of top ten upsets I can guarantee you that there isn't anything I can't handle. I suppose 6:30AM workouts in the 12 degree weather under just the moon light with the company of your teammates will do that.
And, as the title shows I am officially finished with classes forever! Yesterday at 4:05 I walked out of a college classroom as a student for the last time! Again, the only thing standing in my way of graduation is just two final exams and one paper. We also had our final two school wide award ceremonies. With Awards convocation on Tuesday morning and our Student Life Awards on Wednesday night the school finally had the chance to recognize it's students, faculty and staff. I was extremely lucky to be recognized as Outstanding Senior Core (Ethics) Student of the Year, Admissions Ambassador of the year and Student Enthusiast of the Year. Two of those awards mean that my name will be added to plaques hanging in numerous offices on campus. On Sunday the athletics department will also hold their award ceremonies where I among other men' lacrosse players will be recognized for the academic all conference team.
Tonight I will be attending the Dave Matthews Band show at the Verizon Wireless Amphitheater and tomorrow morning bright and early will be working the Alumni Weekend Reunion which will have classes from the past 5 decades and some of the sweetest people on earth. I literally can't wait. I think Sunday I have three end of the year parties and that 20 page paper to write before I start studying for my Monday final. I've made it all four years without senioritis, but it is far to pretty outside and there is too little time to sit inside and do homework. I'm going to go have some fun with some good people for once :)
I'll try to get one or two more of these up before they cut me off, but until then I hope every one is enjoying their semesters and has a great weekend! Until next time, be good!
What an impressive list of accomplishments for you! Sorry I missed seeing you last weekend. Good Luck and Best Wishes to you in the future......
Posted by: candace jaffe | April 26, 2009 at 05:42 AM
Best of luck Tyler! I've enjoyed reading your blogs. You make Queens proud!
Posted by: A Queens Parent | May 03, 2009 at 04:23 AM