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Coming from the Midwest:
Daring to Take the Plunge for Lacrosse
By Nick Burnash
November 2003
 What’s
up! My name is Nick Burnash. I am a 17-year old junior who now attends
Trinity-Pawling School in Pawling, New York. Trinity-Pawling is an all
male college preparatory school for students from around the world.
I used to live in Flint, Michigan, a little city about an hour
north of Detroit, with my dad Mark, my mom Maria, my brother Chris and
our black lab Bauer. I play hockey and lacrosse at T-P while studying
my brains out and I am now writing for GN’s The REAL.
I first heard about T-P from Joe Tweed, the head lacrosse and a college
counselor at Trinity- Pawling. I met Mr. Tweed while attending a lax
camp last summer. We spoke about the possibilities of me playing for
him next season. He was very interested in me transferring and needed
a goalie for next year…..what a shock!
Where I'm from, lacrosse isn't big and rarely any kids go on to play
college lacrosse never mind get approached by a boarding school coach
from out East. I still can’t believe that I am here today!
After camp, I went through the application process, though unsure if
I wanted to make the commitment and leave Michigan. After receiving
the acceptance letter, I must admit I became nervous. At that point,
I really didn't want to go. Somehow my father talked me into it and
the first two weeks was really rough. I didn't like being far from home
— this was my first time away for an extended period. I had to
leave my friends, family and loved ones. Once at T-P, I got homesick
and became miserable. Then it started to get better, and now it is awesome!
I can't say enough of the transition. I would like to thank especially
my parents, who have done all of this for me, without them I would not
be at this school, getting the opportunity of a lifetime. I would also
like to thank all of family; I appreciate every single one of them.
I would like to thank Mr. Tweed, who got me this good opportunity and
kept me here, and finally I would to thank GN!
I would like to end with some good advice for some young lacrosse players
and even young kids in general: when you see or have an opportunity,
DO NOT DARE PASS IT UP. No matter the circumstances. You will never
have another chance in your life to be a better athlete, a better student,
and most of all, a better person!
until next time…..
Nick
A Glance at our Columnist: Nick Burnash
Nick Burnash
Age: 17
Hometown: Flint, Michigan
School: Trinity-Pawling School, Pawling, New York
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