Kyle, Michael, Meera, Sarah, Owen, Jon
It is a pathetically quiet Friday night on campus. We’re the only ones here! The students have long gone, and we’re so over the peace and quiet, already so ready for them to come back! We miss all of the Sayre students so much. But a few we miss terribly.
Tonight I’m going through the birthday party photos from last week (big post on that soon to come!). This one almost made me cry when I saw it. It is pure love that we have for these three. Sarah was our Head Gryphon* our 1st year on campus (and we got to know and love her boyfriend Michael very well too). And Jon was our Head Gryphon this — our 2nd — year (his girlfriend Marissa we also adore, but she couldn’t make it to the bday party). We couldn’t invite a whole slew of students/alum, so we had to limit it to just these very special ones. And so they were invited, and they came, and they partied down with the bambinos like only they can. And they continue to amaze me with the awesomeness of just who they are.
To say that we absolutely love these three is an absolute understatement. Sarah and Jon are more like the bambinos’ aunt and uncle than like family friends. They go way beyond simply people who used to be our Head Gryphons. They will ALWAYS hold a very special place in our hearts. And we look forward to many more celebrations with them in the years to come.
*Note for non-LU folks: Gryphon = RA
So wonderful to have young adult role models for your Bambinos and true reciprocal relationships. I’m guessing you are extending for another year? Hope all goes well!! And enjoy the summer ahead! Look forward to hearing about the birthday party post!!
– Kate