Goodbye Oxford

This summer has definitely been an eye-opening experience. I learned so much about the history of Mississippi and the United States while also learning more about the Mississippi Teacher Corp and education, poverty, and race in the state. But the best part of this summer, by far, was getting to know so many great people all of whom are providing a great service to Mississippi. This summer would not have been the same without the many people that I grew to love over such a short period of time and I'm really grateful for the friendships I've made here.

At this point I'd like to copy Shanika and give a shout out to some of the people who made this summer what it was. If i forget you, or you weren't mentioned, no worries, I love you nonetheless!

Second-Years

Patrick aka P-money: You're pretty much my favorite person ever!
Abe aka Coach: Racial reconciliation is a must!
Tomas: Mmm sweatshops. We should've been friends at Amherst.
Parks: Thanks for just being yourself and having fun with us all summer.
Justin Sealand: Thanks for trying to teach me sports that black people don't really play.
Basile: One word: MAGNANIMOUS
Mike Warner: Thanks for seeing us through the tornado...although we did lose you for a sec.
Kopanke: I really like Canada now!
Ryan: Stay cool, man.

First-years

The Amherst Crew (Dan, Sara, Conor, Annah, Carson, Justin): You all rock my socks!
Stacy Filoco: You're pretty much the flyest thing I've ever seen.
Jeral Self: Best co-social chair MTC has ever seen.
Christine Breaux: I like your lingerie.
Thomas: I both fear and admire your ultimate frisbee abilities.
Junior: You're one of the nicest people ever.
Trevor: You're one of the funniest people ever.
Jillian: Have fun in Vegas, girl!

And to the dozen or so engaged couples: Best of luck!

Some other notables include...

The INCREDIBLE Sweeney family: summer school was one of the highlights of my experience here because of all of you.

Buck Cooper and family: Thanks for helping us out with out projects!

And a special shout out to Mullins, McConnell, and Ms. Carol!

And last but not least...James Benjamin Guest VII: It's been a wacky summer and I know we all made fun of you a lot. Let's face it, you asked for it. But it was all out of love. And even though you're one of the most annoying bosses ever, you're still a pretty cool person and I'm almost glad I met you.

Oxford, this is Kelly. I'm signing off.