A photog's final words

This is it – one of the last blogs of the year, and my last blog as a Daily Gamecock Photographer/ Photo Editor. As this may come to a bit shock to those of you who know me to blab on and on about how much I enjoyed the DG or for those who don’t you could pretty much care less right? Anyway from the guy who was asked in High School during his senior year what will you do in college and would eagerly respond work for The Gamecock, to the guy who has been a vet and seen both sides the stringer to the Asst Editor.
I have seen may things in my year here and made some great friends, met some celebrities in an elevator (sorry I didn’t recognize you, Steve) and maybe a few future presidents - this year has been amazing. From a freshman's point of view I have had the best first year in history to do what I have done to meet who I have meet, not many - hell, a handful - of people have experienced or will ever experience in their lifetimes. You know it's hard for me to put into words what I want to say; I have many mixed emotions: glad to end on a high note and sadness now that my dream is coming to a close, and it's time to wake up. I know as I depart the photo department is in good hands with special people like Jessica Smith and Ashton Vasquez. It's amazing what all we have done this semester; our photos where awesome and they came a long way. I am sure we are the best in South Carolina.
YES I SAID IT COME ON CLEMSON, WINTHROP AND CHARLESTON.
I look at all the papers and it amazes me how much I have done, and to see the progression is astonishing. Few people I would like to thank, former staff members, Mike Conway, Steven Van Haren, Nick Esares, and current members, Liz White, Nick Needem, Justin Fenner, Kelly Bobrow, and I know I am leaving people out. With out these people I wouldn’t have gotten as far as I did and experience what I have. OH and of course our dear readers who look at my photos first then read. Sorry for the mistakes, but we tired we got our point across in most photos. Well I must go collect my things now, say my good byes, and get into my last arguments. I must depart but I am reminded of Cartman from South Park, “Screw you guys, I am going home.”

FINALLY. Take care you guys and wish you all the very best.

--Brandon Davis
Lame Duck Asst. Photo Editor