NHVN-58
I can speak from a somewhat unique perspective as this is my 3rd
Master's Degree - that of a masochist. All kidding aside, all three
Master's Degrees have been from different institutions and I feel
that this one has been by far, the most valuable and most enjoyable.
The format definitely played a major role as did the quality of the
instruction that we received. However, what I believe set this apart
and will stay with me the longest is the relationships that we have
developed over the past 2 years. I believe that we have learned
almost as much from each other as we have from the professors (well
almost). We came from many different backgrounds and disciplines and
I know that I learned a lot from everyone in the class (thank
goodness you didn't charge me $43K each). The feeling that I have is
one that I can only compare to the one that I have experienced only
a couple of times in my professional career. That is the feeling
when you complete a monumental project that required much sacrifice
and pulling together as a team. When achieving the final goal, you
feel a sense of accomplishment, however, it is tinged with a sense
of regret, knowing that things are about to change. You will be
losing something that has been built up over the course of time and
that you have been valued and become comfortable with. At the end
you realize what a great team you had and been to war with but would
be willing to go back to war with again. I want to thank everyone
for the last 20 odd months. Although we won't be seeing each other
every week on Thursday, I believe that we have forged relationships
and that we will never lose touch. Whether its the investment club,
the birth of a new business, periodic cocktails, alumni activities
or just emails and holiday cards, it's becomes a kind of
metamorphosis rather than a loss. That's our challenge. In
conclusion, I couldn't have asked for a greater group to have gone
to war with and know I'd do it again in a heartbeat!!!! I truly
believe that this was a special cohort and this will be demonstrated
over time. Let's work as hard keeping in touch as we did
successfully completing this program. All the best and continued
success to everyone. Now, reintroduce yourselves to your friends and
families.
Class of 2005
With nicknames like The Godfather, Packy, Donny Vegas, the New
Girl, the All-time Great and Yahweh, to name a few, we are a very
interesting bunch. Besides the real success that we enjoyed, we also
had a taste of simulated success with
I Bad Company,
H-Donny Vegas and
Alpha Footwear (Tony C & Susan; see industry 3). It was a great
learning experience, from the distinguished faculty to what we
learned from each other. Thanks Millie, Susan, Matt, Millie, Pat L,
Eric, Tony L, Roger J, Don, Tony C and Pat G. It was a great
experience. When's the next alumni meeting? Congratulations NHVN-58
and go conquer the world!