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E-Business
Party 
DATE:
May 4
Zach and Perry had a great idea that after our final presentations were
done with, we should throw a big party. And throw we did, on a Tuesday
night during finals week. It didn't matter though, we were finished with
everything. And I think Mackay gave everyone A's too, which is greatness.
There are 36 e-business seniors, and a good number were there, including
some I didn't expect, such as Billy.
The
party must have gotten off to a slow start, since Nathan, Mitch, and Jonathan
are sitting around the kitchen table with no drinks. I think this was
before I got there.
There were
some random girls I didn't know that showed up. I assume Zach knew them,
it was his house. But in this picture, it looks like Nathan is getting
some numbers. What a guy. Oh, by the way, I didn't take any of these photos.
They are being used with permission of the photographer and party host,
Zach Allie.
Games were
played, drinks were drunk, nothing was broken, and pizza was provided.
When Zach said there would be pizza, I assumed he meant Papa John's or
something. Nope. He meant the 5 for 5 dollar frozen pizzas from Albertson's.
I passed.
Wesley is
the girl in the pink shirt. Zach's humorous caption for this photo as
Wesley doing well sitting amongst a group of boys...or something like
that.
It
sure was a great party, and I will miss these guys. That's me in the back
of course, surrounded by Wesley and George, with Craig sleeping in Wesley's
lap and Jonathan in the foreground. Too bad Mackay didn't show up
Scott's
Birthday
DATE:
May 4
Scott's actual birthday is May 3, but we celebrated on Tuesday. Nathan
and I went to his party at Ocean Rock directly following our presentations.
I gave Scott his birthday/graduation gift, which was a bottle of Hpnotiq.
As of Saturday night, it was about 3/4 gone.
Frats
at Bat
DATE:
April 29
Due to the rain the previous weekend, Frats at Bat was rained out. Luckily,
we got to play the following Thursday. You might be thinking, "don't
you have class?", but no, it was the first dead day. Some rules had
to be changed - single elimination for one - but all the good teams still
showed up. We beat Sig Ep, Delt, Pi Kap, the golf team, and Lambda Chi
(in that order) to win the tournament. What a great capstone to a college
softball career. The final game was never close either - Dietz pitched
a gem and we beat LXA 7-1. A great day indeed, with Monty and Clint both
hitting 6 home runs. Our Chi Omega coaches were great too, staying supportive
through the whole tournament. Unfortunately, the BYX team is sort of like
the 1997 Florida Marlins, as we get dismantled after the season. Every
player but one is graduating, and that one player - Matt Loo (Jeff Conine)
- gets to begin the rebuilding process.
Sarah
and Liz were our Chi O coaches
BYX
Formal
DATE:
April 28
My final BYX formal was Wednesday night. In honor of Nathan Winston, I
took a freshman. Good times had by all for sure. Scott didn't feel like
eating with the common folk at Pappadeaux, so we ate in the "wine
room." Very private.
HIS
Formal
DATE:
May 1
Becky asked me to be her HIS formal date. I certainly had to live up to
her boyfriend's standard. Caleb couldn't make it to Fort Worth for the
event, so I was the fill in. It was a great time, and I have to give Becky
props for being the first girl to ask me to a sorority formal in person.
I've been asked on the phone, in a letter, on instant messenger, but in
person was a first, so good for her. Kyle Turner was there too, which
made it even more fun.
Afterward,
I was gentleman enough to pump gas for Becky too:
End
of College
DATE:
May 4
College is over as I know it, so what better way to go out than a party.
My last college class was e-business consultancy, where I gave my final
presentation. In celebration, Zach threw an amazing party at his house.
A great majority of the 36 e-bus majors showed up. It was a great time,
but I didn't bring my camera, so nothing was recorded (by me) unfortunately.
Senior
Toast
DATE:
May 5
The senior reception and champagne toast was this Wednesday night. Catered
by Pappasito's (quality) and a toast by Chancellor Boschini (also quality).
Dietz won horned frog earrings in the raffle. He gave them to Nathan,
who promised he'd wear one in his ear during graduation.
Apology
to Odessa Men
DATE:
May 5
Apparently my aside from last month's issue was a bit harsh. I only meant
that the Odessa House Five, who lived there when I entered TCU (Cody Dick,
Scott Munson, Chris James, Travis Stuntz, Andrew Ripley) were guys I really
looked up to. They were stand-up guys. You men who live there now are
equally manly, I just consider you more as equals since we're the same
age. You've done a fine job living up to the Odessa legacy, and I think
Scott was truly proud last weekend. No hard feelings, men.
Life
& Times of Ian
Life
Status
DATE:
May 5
As of Saturday, I will have graduated with a college degree. No, I don't
have a job yet, unless you count aquatics director at Worth Ranch. My
health care and flight benefits run out Saturday, ending this privileged
existence I live.
GPA
DATE:
May 5
All my grades had to be in by Wednesday, and I made a 3.6 GPA for the
semester. I was so close to making a 4.0, or so I thought, which I never
did in a single semester. And get this: my final grade for strategic management
was 89.53, which according to Dr. Mueller, merits a B. What crap.
FM
Connection (and outlying areas)
Graduation
Status of Other 2000 Marcus Grads
DATE:
May 5
Let's see...Rob graduates this month, Andrew graduated in December, Bill
graduates from West Point and goes on active duty, and Norton I assume
is graduating. I'm really not sure.
And who could forget Lisa Greene, who took off for University of Florida
after graduation...she officially graduated last weekend, so she's one
up on the rest of us.
UPDATED! Rob saw Brooks and Tony last week for the first
time in months. I am to report that both Brooks and Tony are indeed graduating
from UT this May.
The
Homefront
Mother's
Day
DATE: May 9
I
went home for Mother's Day. It was the least I could do for my wonderful
mother. She sure is a great mom, for reasons that may have alluded me
growing up, but now they are crystal clear. Isn't that always the case
with being a kid though?
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