Dad held up the envelope with one word printed on it: Yes! I told him, “It isn’t a big deal; the school pretty much takes everyone.” He said, “Not a big deal? My son going to college not a big deal?” After I opened the letter, he took it from me. I thought he was joking as his mouth struggled, sounding out words a third grader could read, but then he gave up after the first sentence and handed it back. I said, “You know, not everyone makes it,” but it was too late. His joy had been cut short.
Chase Troxell graduated with his BA and MBA from the University of Findlay. He lives in Findlay, Ohio, with his two kids, Ethan and Felicity.