Final DR
“How lucky am I to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard.” -Winnie the Pooh
As majors are quickly approaching, many seniors across the state are preparing to close the door on a huge part of their lives. Whether you’ve shown since you could walk or just started in high school, this experience has taught you so much. Here is some advice from college students who were in your shoes not too long ago, on how they closed this door but then opened so many others.
HATTIE BEZNER
Freshman, Texas A&M University
What is the biggest lesson you learned from showing hogs?
The biggest lesson learned in my show career was to stand up for what I believed was right. I learned to not coward to someone who assumes you will not speak up. And most importantly, I learned to be proud of the work I have put in and the animal I am exhibiting.
What do you want these seniors to know?
I want them to know that the feeling of giving something your all, no matter the outcome, is the real goal. The fullness provided by putting in hard work beats the fullness any banner or ribbon can bring.
If you could go back, what would you tell your senior self?
If I could go back to senior year, I would encourage myself to be present. As I look back, I see how many wonderful experiences I had with my family. If I could go back, I would stop to smell the roses more often. 54