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Show Heather L. Helton, The class of 2006 is composed of an outstanding group of individuals I have come to respect and adore. I couldn't ask for a better group of people to share this experience with. Thanks to all of you who provided advice, a different _, perspective and a good laugh. Your kindnesses will be long remembered. Medical school has been so very different from what I expected. At first I thought that if I worked hard and applied myself I could be prepared for •what was coming up next. Instead, I learned to buckle up, hold on, take a deep breath and keep my eyes open through the turns, climbs, and rapid descents. tfi "'I il ·X· . Me with my mom and brother, Clint Thanks to my wonderful family who support, encourage and love me unconditionally. I literallyowould not have made it this far without each and every one of them. They amaze me with their willingness to tolerate rriy nuttiness, indulge my flights of fancy and follow me wherever my whimsy ' takes me. 56 .D. Basking in the shade _atDelicate Arch |