Dear SNU,

I don’t even know where to start. In just one school year, you’ve taught me more than I ever thought possible. If the girl I was a year ago could see me now, I don’t think she would even recognize herself — in the best way.

Let’s take a second to reflect: I joined SNU Cheer and found the most incredible support system — coaches, friends, and mentors who have changed my life in ways I’ll never be able to fully put into words.

I changed my major to Pastoral Ministry after getting baptized last October, and recently received my Local Minister’s License through the very church where God met me.

I found the courage to start trusting again — trusting people with my heart, trusting myself, and even trusting my body as I started working on my tuck again.

I was selected as an NSI Mentor and SSS Peer Mentor for Fall ’25 to Spring ’26, where I’ll get to keep cheering, mentor new students, and step into an internship that’s gonna help truly shape my calling.

I’m ending this semester with a broken arm — but I’m carrying so much more strength, courage, and joy with me than anything else.
I can face hard situations now without crumbling, because my belief has rooted itself deep: that God truly works all things for my good.
I want whatever the Lord has for me.
I believe in Job 8:21 with my whole heart — so much that I even have it tattooed on me now.

You also gave me a dream I never thought I’d live — competing at NCA Nationals in Daytona, Florida.
We placed 6th in the nation in our very first year, but honestly, it wasn’t even about the placement — it was about the memories, the laughter, the moments that made the whole experience unforgettable.

And one more thing — I’ve learned how important it is to lean on the people God has placed around me.
SNU has shown me that it’s okay to not have it all figured out, and it’s okay to need others.
God keeps teaching me daily that His way is better than mine — even on the days I’m tempted to take everything into my own hands (and usually get convicted real quick).

SNU, you were an answered prayer I didn’t even know how to pray for yet.
Thank you for changing my life in just one year.
I can’t wait for everything that’s still ahead.

With Love,

Lexi