Laura Breyen, Drake University

“Say yes. Say yes to seeing sports games, going to dances, parties, or hangouts, joining new clubs or groups. Say yes to new opportunities, say yes to new people. Even if you think it’s not something you’ll like, at least try it out. You’re not going to look back wishing you hadn’t tried new things. And then when you do, soak it every moment and cherish this time as much as you can.”

To Catherine Breyen, being the resident Breyen girl and the one to go up to mom’s room for vending machine money

To Rachel Schmidt, my love of Marvel movies and the Spiderman handshake 😉

To Kate Happe and Siobhan Dobie, all the first soprano high notes 🙂

To Tess Cavanaugh, my love for you and always saying hi to people in the halls

To Rj Jones and Ginny Kraus, the official title of Best Hype Squad and all the love I have for both of you <33

To Maura McMahon, my (almost) name twin, my love of singing and endless games of up and down the river at your cabin

To Grace Loonan, Nadia Williams, and Maddie Smith, my absolute rays of sunshine, all of the joy, love, and memories that Vis has to offer.

To Ava Raiter, the ability to nail the highest notes in the first soprano section.

To Emily and Catherine Wollan, our adopted sisterhood <3

To Caroline Schlehuber, my love for you and all of the fantastic waffle club memories <33