it’s graduation day! a special thank you to everyone who has supported me, been a shoulder to cry on, and cheered me on along the way. -to ashley, for being you, for our shared silliness, and for being the best best friend. -to adaire, meredith, and charlotte, for the values of friendship, belonging, and empowerment. -to all 9 roommates that i’ve had, caroline, lacey, aleia, sarah, marie, claire, maddie, maddie, and katelyn, for your friendship and coexisting to make a house a little college home. -to declan and sean, for your consistent friendship and support. -to morgan and emily, for your friendship, silliness, and adventure. -and to my parents for even more than i can say. you waited patiently while i took way to long to decide what college to go to, and once i decided on clemson, you immediately changed into clemson t-shirts and have been my biggest cheerleaders along the way. thank you for supporting me as i’ve grown these past 4 years, words can never express how grateful i am for the opportunity to come to clemson and for your endless love and care. i love y’all very much🤍 i have the best parents! there are so many more people that have been such great friends and that have shaped my undergrad experience, and i know that friendship doesn’t end here! i hope you all know who you are! time to walk across that stage! here’s to one more year, one more degree, new friendships, and the friendships that will grow along the way!