6 mo: purple and white Crusader onesie w/matching bib
18 mo: purple and white Crusader cheerleader outfit
5 yrs: purple and white Crusader sweatsuit
12 yrs: purple and white Crusader basketball t-shirt
17 yrs: purple and white Crusader hoodie
22 yrs: black and white Crusader diploma
I bleed purple. I always have. My father, uncles, and aunts began the brainwashing at a young age. Years of watching football games, attending basketball camps and visiting my sister’s dorm room convinced me that there was only one college for me. As the application process approached, I took the search seriously and visited many campuses. These visits, however, only strengthened my love for Holy Cross. My decision was a no-brainer.
My time spent on Mt. St. James revolved around student government, reading voraciously, and being a Crusader Superfan. I sled on Kimball trays, tanned on Wheeler Beach, and climbed the Fenwick tower (not really). On a daily basis I picked my English professors’ brains during office hours, sought help in the Calc Workshop, and repeated Spanish verbs in the MRC. I attended a retreat, led a retreat and found comfort within the cozy walls of Campion. I studied at Oxford, studied in my room, and studied in the fish bowl. I soaked up everything this institution had to offer and still thirsted for more.
At the end of my four years, I wasn’t quite ready to leave. It’s been nearly two and a half years since I graduated and in that time I’ve spent my days (and many nights) gushing about my experience at HC and meeting potential students, many of whom share my passion. This year I’ll travel to Colorado, Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, Westchester County, New York and Norfolk County, Massachusetts. I hope to see you in my travels and would love the chance to tell you about my school.
Allison P. Rose ’06
Assistant Director of Admissions
