Ave Maria update

I've had a couple extended conversations with Cassie in the past few days and things are going very well for her. Classes are challenging, but she benefits from the great preparation that Canterbury provides. There is a strong support structure in place, and she is already exploring the opportunities. She enjoys her roommate, Erin, and the other members of her basketball team. Today (Labor Day) was her first official practice, and, by her account, it went well. The 3 spot is up for grabs with the transfer of last year's starter, so she's got her sights set on earning some significant playing time at her natural position, the wing. The weather is good - she went to the beach a couple days ago - but she is going to miss the beautiful weather as summer fades to fall. I will be going down to visit her on Parent's Weekend in early October - the team will have an open scrimmage that weekend - and I can't wait to give her a big hug. Skype and cell phones are nice, but there's nothing like being there.