For this week’s story of #HowWeMetAtRU, we have Katherine & Ryan Christie ✨
"It was the Fall of 1996, and I was just beginning my freshman season as a linebacker for the Scarlet Knights. As I entered the Crosby dorm on Busch Campus, I held the door for Katherine, who was walking out. With her smile and a simple 'thanks,' my world changed forever. Before I could find the words, she was gone. I walked from where she came from and stopped at the first room I found. I saw six names on the board and wondered if any belonged to the girl who stole my heart. I left a quick note: 'To the girl with the Adidas bag…I held the door for you today. Please come talk to me! Room 3303 ❤️ #50.'
After a day, I resigned myself to the belief that she was way out of my league. Then came a knock at my door. One of my teammates answered and was overheard saying, '#50? That’s Ryan!' Immediately, the room erupted, and I quickly realized I had not thought this through! With my teammates pushing me to the door,...