Family: A group of people, usually of the same blood (but do not have to be), who genuinely love, trust, care about,and look out for each other.

When I started at Siena I knew one person. Throughout my first week, I became friends with the rest of the cheer team and consider them to be family. However, this isn't for them, they will get their own article later. This is for the group of people I shared family dinners, late night adventures, and heartfelt confessions with. My college friends who became family in a few short months.

Bryan, you and I became friends after meeting at a Halloween party in the art building. We agreed to start a Snapchat streak, and slowly became friends. We have been friends for almost 200 days per our Snapchat streak and I wouldn't trade it for the world.

Jordan, you became a cheer sister and real sister. I've been lucky to help you through the trials and tribulations that college brings. Your love for theater, choir, and cheer have made me want to put more passion into everything I do. You are growing into your own skin and I can't wait to see what college does to you.

Nani, you are a boss a*s b*tch and I love you. Thank you for the many adventures and crying sessions. My door will always be open for you in the fall.

Emily, I will say this until the day you get married, you do not need a man to be amazing. Boys will come and go but the friends you make and keep will be here for you forever.

Alexis, mom, I just love you beyond belief. I don't know how many of us lived our lives without you. You are my forever tequila sister from another mister.

To the others, I am so lucky to know you. There are so many great memories we share and more we will create. I can't wait to see what this year brings us. See you all in August!