Wrapping Up

Well.

*ahem*

WELL!

Congratulations, team, on your hard work, your "kindness and competence", and your willingness to rely upon God. I'll be the first to agree that I never expected to be in the finals--I've watched that trial for years with tangible awe! I think it'll sink in eventually that we were there, that we placed second, that "God governs in the affairs of men", as Ben Franklin aptly put it.

I feel so privileged to have been part of this team for four years. Beyond just facts and legal theory, I've learned critical skills, gained confidence, and made some truly wonderful friends. I hope that each person on this team will continue to work hard, passionately pursue excellence, receive criticism, solicit help, accept responsibility, and, above all, constantly rely upon God's ever-present help. Thank you all for your friendship, hard work, great attitudes, and sense of humor. It's been a fantastic ride, and I'm excited to see where you'll go next year! It's not the end of the road for me, either, as I hope to continue speaking on OU's debate team or start a collegiate mock trial team. I'm not sure, but you'll definitely hear all about it...

With thanks to the team and to God,
Sarah