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Welcome!
Summer 2010 Update for Website
Lindsey was recently inducted into the Friar Society, the oldest and most prestigious honor society at the University of Texas at Austin. This is a tremendous honor and she is deeply humbled to have been nominated! Her only previous knowledge of the Friars came when her friend (and formerly, her professor of History), Dr. Howard Miller, received the valuable Centennial Teaching Fellowship from them two years ago. The Friars have a tradition of making the announcement for that award in a very special way, and Lindsey had a chance to participate in this year's presentation to Dr. Chris Kirk of the anthropology department. (To give you an idea of this memorable event, it generally involves a small marching band interrupting the lucky professor's class.)
From the Friars' website: "Since 1911 the Society has recognized students who have made significant contributions to The University. The Society also sponsors the Friar Centennial Teaching Fellowship, The Friar Society Significant Contribution Award, and the Edward S. Guleke Student Excellence Award." Why are they called Friars? Lindsey asked the same question. "Because friars are dedicated to serving their fellow men, women, and communities, the founders of the Friar Society felt the friar represented the ideals of their new honorary organization."
Lindsey delivered a short speech during the Induction Ceremony, which invites alumni from a century-long list of Friars, some of whom serve in Congress or spend their time running large organizations or companies, like the Friar alumni member who is the producer for CBS News. At this time Lindsey does not know who nominated her for this honor, but knows she is very excited to be a part of this wonderful University of Texas tradition.
On April 25, 2010 Lindsey particpated with her dad and fellow UT Archer Patrick Mears in a Family Events Day during the annual Balcones Songbird Festival at the Balcones Canyonlands National Wildlife Refuge headquarters. In addition to demonstrating Olympic style archery, she participated in a clinic to expose more than 80 young men and women to archery by teaching them the basics and getting them to actually shoot bows and arrows. The popularity of the clinic was evidenced by the continual line of as many as 30 kids at a time standing in the hot Texas sun for a chance to shoot.
Lindsey's Form in slow motion at the demonstration
In March 2010, Lindsey was invited to speak before the Texas Parent Association and U.T. President Powers during a reception luncheon. She told the story of how she achieved her goal of making it to Beijing, how she exceeded her own expectations by staying positive, and throughout the speech highlighted the ways that her parents made a difference in her struggle towards that goal.
She was well received by the Texas Parents, and is very grateful to them for welcoming her to speak and share her story.
In January 2010, Lindsey took a road trip with her dad and fellow UT Archer Peter Dasso to host a booth for middle and high school archers in Texas at the State Championship for the National Archery in the Schools (NASP) Program. She and Peter gave a demo of Olympic-style archery, signed pictures and posters, and met hundreds of really cool young archers. She and Peter are looking forward to going back again next year. Hook 'em!
In Fall 2009 Lindsey achieved the highest distinction among Reiki practitioners, that of the Reiki Master-Teacher. Lindsey doesn't like to call herself a master of any discipline because she believes there is always more to learn, but she is still very grateful for the abilities and skills she has achieved with this final level.
Since that time she has delivered over fifteen attunements, creating new Reiki practitioners and teaching them how to use Reiki practices to better their health and wellness, as well as improve the lives and wellbeing of those they love. Currently she is working towards a goal of being able to host her own Reiki workshops in Austin for the benefit of the community.
Lindsey waves from the top of the Chicago 2016 parade float during Chicago’s Disability Pride Parade held on July 25, 2009. Photo credit: Chicago 2016 ----------------------- Summer News!
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