BY CAROLINE CROPP ’9 9 , ’ 06 M
Salt air.
Orientation.
Wind rustling the longleaf pines and live oaks.
Move-In.
Azaleas in the spring.
Vacation.
Skateboards rolling across campus. A plate full of turkey, stuffing and potatoes at Wagsgiving.
Graduation.
Talking with your favorite professors. Presenting your research findings. Leading a student organization. Landing an internship. Teaming up for academic projects, sports, plays and so much more.
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And that feeling you get in Trask Coliseum when the lights get low, and the fans get loud.
Special Seahawk memories can bring on a wave of emotion.
ABOVE: Taniesha Young ’15, ’19M, Rita Cronin ’23, Stephania Bloodworth ’00 and Reilee Linner ’22