war eagle goodbyes.

As I am leaving Auburn for an indefinite amount of time, I know that my heart will never go far...

I believe that this is a practical world and that I can count only on what I earn. Therefore, I believe in work, hard work. 

I believe in education, which gives me the knowledge to work wisely and trains my mind and my hands to work skillfully. 

I believe in honesty and truthfulness, without which I cannot win the respect and confidence of my fellow men.

I believe in a sound mind, in a sound body and a spirit that is not afraid, and in clean sports that develop these qualities.

I believe in obedience to law because it protects the rights of all.

I believe in the human touch, which cultivates sympathy with my fellow men and mutual helpfulness and brings happiness for all.

I believe in my Country, because it is a land of freedom and because it is my own home, and that I can best serve that country by "doing justly, loving mercy, and walking humbly with my God."

And because Auburn men and women believe in these things, I believe in Auburn and love it.
-George Petrie (1945)

Auburn is where I came to get a degree, but I am leaving with so much more. Auburn is where I found my best friends, mentors, instructors, and most importantly.. myself. It is here that I was taught to go out and not be afraid, to take on whatever lies ahead with the utmost confidence. Auburn became my home, and though I am moving on, I will always be better for having become a part of the Auburn Family. I will miss The Plains terribly, but I know that it is time for me to go out and take on new challenges...to define the next chapter in my life. As CAPT Fox told me this morning, I am ready to go out and be bold...