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Oh, “The South Texan.” I find it hard to believe that I started my career here two years ago at Texas A&M University- Kingsville.
It was great to be welcomed by everybody here and I find it harder to believe that my time is almost up.
I came here as a sports editor and had my entire focus on the athletic programs on campus. I interviewed Chicago Bears offensive lineman Roberto Garza for my first assignment when they made the Super Bowl, which was pretty exciting.
Sports is what I have a passion for and to see myself become more than just a sports writer was something I didn’t expect to do at TAMUK.
Covering football games was always an assignment that got me hyped. It was such an exciting experience to go to Javelina Stadium and interview some of the players and coach Bo Atterberry. I’m also grateful that he didn’t get all kinds of crazy when the team did lose.
Basketball was also something I enjoyed with the university as well. Plus, I always had an easy time interviewing coach Pete Peterson. Give that man one question and he will give you a 30-minute interview.
Despite all the sports that I covered, I moved into news territory. I got to cover the Barack Obama rally in Corpus Christi last year when he was running for President of the United States and it was mind blowing.
I worked on more news stories and somewhere in the matrix I ended up becoming the Editor-in-chief of the paper.
It was nerve-wracking at first, and I still had the nerves kick in up to this final issue. Even when I would here those famous words from my long time instructor Dr. Manuel Flores, “We’re not gonna make it.”We still finished even if it was after deadline. Yeah, we still need to work on that.
Outside of the newspaper I got to enjoy being a part of the local sports radio show on 91.1 FM and I always got a kick out of doing the show. I really must thank Larry Garza for hooking me up and the people at KTAI for letting the show continue after he graduated.
Plus, while at TAMUK, I got to meet a great group of people who helped me keep my faith in check. Everyone at the Catholic Student Organization and the Baptist Student Ministry where I have met are great and the people I’ve run into at both places have made my experience here more pleasant.
Before I wind this column up I really have to thank two of the most important people in my life. Adriana Garza and Dr. Flores have been the ones to give me that extra kick in the rear to help me do my best.
Whatever happens from here on out, I can never thank you two enough for helping me become the journalist I am. I promise that I will not let any of you two down. Also, for those who picked up the paper this year, I really appreciate it and I will never do another column about sprinklers again.
One more thing. Modesto Morales, please get over the fact that I am graduating. All joking aside I’ll miss this university and the people I have encountered.