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Coming to Western Maryland was the first big decision in my life and also my first step toward independence. I realize now how much I've grown since I first came. It was not very hard to be myself here because I found so many others like myself. However, it was hard to fight against being labeled. I was determined not to be put in a box. I soon found out that the way to avoid being labeled is to look behind the labels put on others and accept them for who they are. I may still be . put in a box by some people but because I've been accepted by others, I feel free. spent a lot of time re-evaluating my priorities. Often, I felt pressured and smothered by my studies. I felt I just couldn't take time to live. After four years, I've decided my top priority is to "choose life." This may sound broad and nebulous to others but thats just it-only I can decide what is life giving for me. Its a personal decision I have to make a hundred times a day. It has been the people here that has meant the most to me. I believe I'll take with me a little bit of every person I've known at WMC. They are a part of me because we've shared so much of each others lives. My hope is that I'll be remembered and kept alive in the minds of the friends I've made here. Susie Squires HOT OR COLD INSULATED PLASTIC CUPS . {r'''''''''''''' DARr CONTAINER' MAD£IN 200