We like to call him Dark Cloud Dan, a rather dubious
nickname for a great and loyal team member – junior distance runner Dan
Hillman. Sadly, Dark Cloud Dan’s nickname is hard-earned, due to a variety of
ailments, injuries and misfortunes that have befallen him through the years.
When you think of the phrase, “Life’s not fair,” you think of Hillman and his
collegiate running career to date. This is a kid who does everything right in terms
of process and work ethic, but always seems to be set back by … something,
anything! Well, sometimes the sun has to shine on Dark Cloud Dan, and that was
Sunday. A beautiful, sunny day for a long run. But alas, Dan couldn’t make
practice on this sun-splashed morning, and for once the reason for missing a
run was positive and uplifting! Dan took part in a ceremony celebrating his
entrance into a prestigious honor society for psychology – Psi Chi. Not only
that, Dan was elected vice president of the Marist chapter of Psi Chi for the
next school year. “Honored to be a part of such a close group working with
faculty,’’ Dan texted. “It was a cool milestone in my psychology experience and
allows for some neat opportunities for research, scholarships and conferences.”
We are proud of all that Dan does; although we joke about the Dark Cloud, he is
shining light in our program, and we’re proud he is part of our team.
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