championship team athlete, mentor

Tyler Boyd is a communication graduate student from Tomball, Texas.

I am an only child.

I am a member of the ULM Water Ski Team and College Republicans, and I work as a graduate assistant and as a professional water ski coach. I mentor young student-athletes in elementary, junior high and high school.

After I graduate, I plan to dedicate my life to some type of public service. Furthermore, I will continue to mentor young student-athletes and help them become successful in all areas of life. I will continue to water-ski and use it as a tool to connect with young student-athletes.

I enjoy the quad-area of campus, a place where students express themselves through student organizations. It is a place where voices can be heard and a place where I can engage in open discussions and movements on campus.

One of my favorite professors is Dr. John Sutherlin. His real world experience that he brings to the classroom and rigorous course work that he assigns have shaped me into a student that is in search of a deeper understanding, rather than a student in search of a better grade.

One of my favorite memories is helping ULM's Water Ski Team win the 20th National title. This memory will last forever because being part of tradition is one thing, but being part of a dynasty is another.

My professors and advisers have truly helped me. Dr. Lesli Pace is my head adviser in the communication graduate program. Her knowledge and experience have helped me grow. We have different ideologies and world views, but we discuss our differences through academic discourse. This has brought me to a level of maturity that was absent before I came to ULM.