Legacies live on at Notre Dame
Letter to the Editor
In 1900, my great-grandfather graduated from Notre Dame. Now, 100 years later, I am about to graduate from Notre Dame joining in a family tradition.
This year, I have been very blessed in being able to share one year of my Notre Dame experience with my sister and brother. Phoenix is a long way from South Bend and itÕs nice to have some of my family on campus.
When I made the decision to come to Notre Dame, I had no idea that I would also be joined by my sister and brother. Likewise, I donÕt think my parents realized that one day their three children would all be at Notre Dame and they would be responsible for three college tuitions. My sister, brother and I are very lucky to have such wonderful and giving parents who have made every sacrifice in the world so that we could all attend Notre Dame. I am very glad that I have the opportunity to share this weekend with my parents and tell them how much I appreciate everything theyÕve done for me throughout my entire life.
Although it was hard for my parents to send their oldest child off to college, they were comforted by the fact that I would be a part of the Notre Dame family. Over the past four years I have had the opportunity to meet so many wonderful people in my dorm, in the classroom and in the different organizations I have been involved in. All of these people have contributed to my amazing Notre Dame experience, and like Notre Dame, they will remain in my heart forever.
As I take a walk around the lakes for the last time and visit the Grotto once more before I leave, I will be thinking about my four years here, the people IÕve met and the amazing experiences IÕve had and shared with my peers. I wish my fellow Class of 2000 members all the best in the world and look forward to the day when we may all meet again. Take care, God Bless and Go Irish!
Julie Reising
Senior
Pasquerilla East Hall
May 5, 2000
All Viewpoint Stories for Friday, May 19, 2000
