"In the arena of human life, the honors and rewards fall to those who show their good qualities in action."-Aristotle
This week for me is one of honor and recognition. After an application and interview process, I was chosen as one of the 39 seniors to represent the University of Missouri in their yearly tradition, the Mizzou 39. The Mizzou Alumni Association and the Alumni Association Student Board honor 39 seniors based on academic achievement, leadership, and service to the Mizzou community. The honorees represent a variety of majors, activities, and organizations across campus. Also, each of us 39 seniors chooses a faculty or staff member as a mentor to honor, for their guidance and support throughout our college career.
The mentor that I chose is Mr. Greeley Kyle. Here's why... As a broadcast student, Broadcast II is the most challenging class that I have experienced at Mizzou. It is in this class where we begin shooting, writing and editing video news packages independently. This class began my adventure working towards being a full-time reporter at KOMU. Greeley is a legend of the journalism world. His bare-knuckles journalism concept is challenging and stressful at times, but he pushes students to succeed and exceed their personal goals. I have never been so captivated in a lecture or so frustrated by a grade that I am immediately motivated to improve. Greeley instilled in me a passion for journalism that I will never lose. He is the person I go to when I need a listener, a comforting word, a laugh, or just someone to vent to in times of frustration. Juggling the student world and the journalism world is not easy, and I need someone like him for advice and constant support. His time spent with me at Mizzou has shaped me into the journalist and young adult that I am today and for that I will be forever thankful.
Mizzou 39 week began last night with a candlelit ceremony at Jesse Hall celebrating and officially recognizing the group of seniors who were chosen. We were praised for our leadership and accomplishments. We also reflected about our time at Mizzou, while thinking about how we will continue our service to the university after graduation. The ceremony ended with singing the Alma Mater and heading to the Heidelberg for a reception. On Wednesday night, we are all attending the MU vs Colorado Basketball game and we will be honored during halftime on the court. The week ends with a formal reception and banquet at the Reynolds Alumni Center. Our mentors and family members will attend this dinner with us as well. I am very excited for the coming events-to cheer on the tigers on Wednesday and get spruced up for a lovely banquet on Friday night. What a great way to meet some new people and share my love of Mizzou with my peers as well as thank our mentors for all they have done for us. Mizzou 39 is truly an honor and experience that I am grateful for and will always remember.
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