Parting thoughts.

That's a T.V. smile if I ever saw one

Kyle Ripp, Steds senior and former Hall Vice-President, is nearing the end of his matriculation at Notre Dame. Mr. Vice-President graciously came down from his lofty perch to share with us his “senior” insights. Here’s what Ripp had to say when asked for some parting thoughts.

St. Ed: What are you looking forward to in your last semester?

Ripp: I look forward to spending as much time with the friends I have made in Steds as possible. While I can toss all hopes of a 4.00 aside for this upcoming semester, I also plan on achieving a number of other accomplishments, such as logging the longest ever marathon of Friday Night Lights.

St. Ed: What is one of your favorite memories of St. Ed’s?

Ripp: My favorite memory during my time in St. Ed’s is without a doubt the weekend we beat Oklahoma during my Junior Year.  I remember running through the hallways, which were immersed in anarchy, out to Stonehenge, where the entire student body gathered to bask in the win. It was an electrical evening…

St. Ed: Looking back, would you have done anything differently?

Ripp: In my time in St. Ed’s, the only thing I would have done differently is I would have avoided the St. Mary’s Formal my Freshmen year.

St. Ed: What advice would you have for those following in your wake?

Ripp: If I could offer one piece of advice for our future Stedsmen, I would encourage them to partake in every Hall event and activity they can while living in the Hall.  For the rest of your life, there are going to be few instances where you can participate in events that boast the camaraderie and brotherhood that Steds fosters, which is what makes this Hall a truly unique place to live during your time at Notre Dame.

Next year, Ripp will be entering film and television production, hopefully making a better sitcom.

Good luck Ripp!