Our story really began as senior prom dates. Before prom, though, we were just friends, building a foundation that would soon turn into something more. On May 20, 2017, we made it official, and while many high school sweethearts went their separate ways as college began, we decided to see where young love would take us. Through five years of long distance, we stayed connected by texting every day, planning weekend visits, and constantly cheering each other on. Pete drove hours to watch my field hockey games, and I traveled to see him every chance I got. What could have been a challenge became one of the sweetest parts of our journey, reminding us that support, effort, and unconditional love truly go a long way. After graduation, we both moved back to Cincinnati, and on October 18, 2024, Pete asked me to marry him. We recently celebrated eight wonderful years together and cannot wait to begin our forever as husband and wife this April!