Tonight was the last show of my first semester, The Mystery of Edwin Drood. As we gathered for tech circle, we had to speak to what FYP meant to us. Many things went unsaid that need to be told.
I was never involved with theater before coming to UVA, however many of my friends were part of theater in high school and I always trout that I should have gotten involved. I came to college with the idea that I was going to try anything and everything, I was going to try new things. I ran for and interviewed for many groups...I did not get the positions I wanted. At the time I was devastated but now I know it was all for the best. I applied for a position in FYP. I went into my interview knowing that all I could really offer was my enthusiasm and commitment to try new things.
Alex Cooper gave me a chance. He made me sound manager and from there I derived my confidence after so many disappointments. Alex Cooper, I want to say thank you. You have been such a great role model and always helpful and funny. I cannot express to you how happy I am that I stayed in the organization.
Samantha Hudgins or Smudge, you were the first person to take me on a goodwill run before the Alice in Wonderland party. During this trip I got a better sense of what FYP was and I really didn't get it at the time, but now I understand. Coming to UVA, I did not think that I would find such a special group of friends, but it it happened. I want to thank you for being the first to show me what an experience I was about to undertake.
Kaitlyn Richardson, thank you for simply being forever caring and emanating such a comforting aura. You and Smudge are one dynamic duo of amazingness.
Rachel Ford-Fink you are my big! And I love you so much! Thank you for picking me to be your little and incorporating me into the family.
It's hard for me to give my love away. I like a lot of people and love very few. One extraordinary thing about FYP is it's seemingly infinite love for all it's members. This is what FYP means to me: a perfect hug, warm, kind, loving, and molded just right for me.
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