(junior, electrical engineering)

Nathan and his truck How could I not begin with Nathan?  He amounts to being my closest, dearest friend, as well as much more, and continues to baffle the rest of the world in the process.  We met in high school as a couple of overachievers who eventually got it into their heads that they might make a good couple.  Course, I wound up asking him to our first dance; not a day goes by when I'm not grateful for that bit of initiative!  Over the past four years, much has happened between us, painful as well as joyful, that has created a love and understanding unlike with any other interest, academic or otherwise.  (Although I had to put up with hours of country music in the process...)  He has a special affinity for diesel locomotives, exploding electrical components, rubber chickens, and is a self-proclaimed redneck.  Not to mention a hopeless romantic, but that's our business.  I'm proud of him - and would trust him with my life.  I love you, Nathan.