Yearbook

My favorite time at SCSU has to be freshmen year. I don’t know what it is about our class, but I think we were the most lit. Everyone was outside playing volleyball, catch in the grass and listening to music on the speaker. There were always basketball games going at the basketball court. We’d be outside until it was dark, just to come inside and build more bonds with our RA’s and each other in the community rooms. If I could go back, I’d go back to the memories I made freshmen year.

I’m going to miss the family I made on Blue Steel Drumline. Spending at least 9 hours a week with the same people through performances and practices, it’s hard to not develop a bond. We’ve sweat together, cried together, and worked together. We’ve celebrated great performances and learned from the poor ones. The bond became deeper than banging drums and making music. They have become my family. And although I’m looking forward to starting my future as a teacher, I look forward to seeing how this drumline will continue to grow, even if I can no longer be a part of it as it does.

To the incoming freshmen, it’ll be scary. You’re coming into a new environment with thousands of people you don’t know. It’s hard to find your place and you may feel like you don’t belong. Give it time. Join a club that has the same passions as you. Connect with those who push you to be better and genuinely care about your success. I promise once you do that, this will be one of the best experiences of your life.