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JOHN M. VERDIJR. CUEST WRITER

If you asked me in September to explain to you what the CAP Board was, I probably would have told you it wasa group of three people running activities. That's right.,only three. We had the excruciating job of advertising, setting up and breaking down and also praying that some students would come to the events. We were taking a ride for the worst.

No~ it is April, and I have never had a feeling as ·heartfelt than I do now. Overall, CAP Board has flourished and grown, had a Jot of ups and downs, but succeeded. The group that started as three people now has an executive board.We now have a _president, vice-president, treasurer. etc.

Because CAP Board is devoted to providing an abundance of activities for the student body and community, we had a large delegation attend the NACA conference in the fall. During this fun weekend, the group picked many new events for the spring semester. Many of you may have seen the Evasonsm Dale K, Matt Nathanson. and also Bily Burr and Mark Reedy at Cabrini Comedy Central. Each of these acts was brought to Cabrini fromNACA.

One of the goals the CAP Board made during the Winter Retreat, probably our most important, is to provide for the needs of the students. We felt a need to allow students to become more involved with activities and also have a say in the events we provide. If you noticed, you haven't seen much of Bingo or Quizzo this semester. The reason for this was because of your feedback. The student body expressed interest to the CAP Board about perfonning and being interactive with the majority of our events. That is the reason why you were able to become involved with our hypnotists, Casino Heist, mentalists, and much more.

We succeeded for you. As a member of this organization for four years and having the privilege to be president this -year, I can vouch for the entire organization by thanking each and every member of the Cabrini ColJege community for making this year phenomenal for activities. You have shown us what jt means to succeed. We started the year off by hosting. events that had approximately thirtyfive to forty students in attendance. Now we are at the point where we cannot find enough chairs to accomodate those in attendance. Many of our events this semester had over one-hundred students attend.

As I embark from this campus, I would like to recognize a few people; one person in particular is Jason Bozzone. Without his inspiration and guidance to the CAP Board. we would not be here. Thank you.

To Kymber Lovett and Trish Arnold, their enthusiasm and devotion has shown us the way; they should be commended.

Finally, to the members of the CAP Board, no words can e,cpress how much you have done this year. You over succeeded the limits. Due to your creative minds and determination you made this year an unforgettable one. As I leave I can say that CAP Board has left their legacy at Cabrini College.

To my successor. Mike Sofia, you and your board are going places next year. Good luck to all and thank you.