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Click here to view my submissions to Tar Heels Talk, a Web site that describes some of my interesting experiences in Chapel Hill. The archived letters are on the right side of the page.

MY COLLEGIATE HISTORY

I am a Tar Heel and a sports nut, and those two things go together quite well. I have been in Chapel Hill since my sophomore year, and I love it. I am not an irritable person, but I should warn you against saying anything bad about Carolina to my face. Why would you anyway? It would not be true.

I am a journalism/mathematics double major. I have always wanted to teach high school math, but I am also trying to get exposure in the communications industry. As an intern at the Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center, I had the opportunity to speak with cancer survivors about their stories and promote the center's activities and accomplishments. I also give weekly campus tours where I spread that Carolina feeling.

In February 2005, I was accepted into Order of the Bell Tower, an honorary organization dedicated to assisting the University and the General Alumni Association through student-alumni interaction. OBT became the official student ambassador organization for the University in 1982. In March 2005, I was elected to the Executive Committee as the Member At Large.

In the summer of 2005, I took a couple mathematics courses and worked for UNC Health Care in Public Affairs and Marketing. I wrote feature stories for the employee newsletter and the School of Medicine's alumni bulletin. I plan to continue this work through my senior year.

I mentioned that I am a sports nut, so I might as well tell you about my favorite Tar Heel sports moments. In two years at the University, I have witnessed some incredible things.

In the 2003-2004 season, Carolina men's basketball upset No. 1 Connecticut in a thriller while I sat in the top row. Head coach Roy Williams said it was one of the best games he had ever coached.

On Oct. 30, 2004, Carolina football pulled off the greatest upset in its 118-year history. The Heels defeated the No. 4 Miami Hurricanes on a game-ending 42-yard field goal. In many years of watching sports, I have never seen anything so breathtaking.

Last, but clearly not least, Carolina men's basketball recently became the 2005 NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Champions. The Heels defeated the Illini in what was one of the most anticipated championship games in NCAA history. Being from Illinois, I had a lot on the line and was happy that Carolina pulled it out. To read more about this experience, click here.

MY HIGH SCHOOL HISTORY

I attended Libertyville High School in Libertyville, Ill. While I attend college in a true college town, I also attended high school in a true high school town. My friends and I still follow LHS Wildcat sports and cheer them on if we are in town. These hometown friends are among my best.

Wildcat basketball is what began my fascination with the sports world. While my peers grew up idolizing professional sports figures, I was transfixed with Libertyville's hometown hoops heroes. In fact, I
never got over my fanaticism and played varsity ball as a junior and senior. I still consider playing Libertyville basketball to be my greatest accomplishment along with being admitted to Carolina. I also played varsity baseball when Libertyville won the North Suburban Conference championship.

Being active in student government, I coordinated and hosted school-wide assemblies, homecoming parades, record-setting canned food drives and a blood drive. To read an article written about me before my graduation, click here.

MY FAMILY

My parents are great. I have a tradition of calling my folks after a Carolina victory. We did not talk much last football season. I missed them.

My dad is an awesome guy. Everyone tells me I act like him. This scares me because he is a knee-slapping laugher and a close talker.

Mom is the greatest.
She claims to enjoy talking with me on the phone when I am away at college. Of course, my mom is my biggest fan. She went to all my games and is always bugging me about my classes.

My sister, Jaylyn, is four years older than myself. She is very cool and gives me great advice. I should hang out with her more. She is an extremely talented high school math teacher.

MY FAVORITES

Movies: "Field of Dreams," "Grumpy Old Men," "Rudy" and "Forrest Gump"

Book: Orwell's "1984"

Bands: Coldplay, U2, Cake, Live and The Strokes

Songs: Louis Armstrong's "What a Wonderful World," Oasis' "Champagne Supernova," Elton John's "Mona Lisas and Mad Hatters," Coldplay's "Politik" and "Everything's Not Lost," U2's "Where The Streets Have No Name," Pearl Jam's "Yellow Ledbetter" and Live's "White, Discussion"

Last updated: August 28, 2005