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The Daily OrangeCampus remembers 'charismatic' student
By Julia Terruso
Posted: 11/12/08, 12:54 AM EST Section: News
Hernandez said Espinal was one of those girls who could spend time with the girls and then also "just be one of the guys."
"If you knew her, it's very difficult to find the words to describe her. Because she was so unique, and you won't find many people like that who are just so happy," he said.
Clint Vasquez, sophomore political science and Spanish minor, also danced with Espinal in Raices. He said her dedication to the troupe and her ability to unite members continues to inspire him.
"Gleidy was all about bringing us all together," he said. "Every time we had differences, she was always the mediator between all of us."
Vasquez said Raices will dedicate its spring show to Espinal.
Zoraima Figueroa, junior writing and communication and rhetorical studies major, moved from Puerto Rico to Syracuse in the summer of 2006. She met Espinal through
Summer Start when, on her way to a meeting one day, she heard Espinal speaking Spanish. The two immediately struck up a conversation.
"At that moment, we just started talking about how we came from Puerto Rico to here," Figueroa said. "And from that first moment, I felt very comfortable around her."
Figueroa also spoke of Espinal's love of dance.
"When she performed, she kind of stood out from the rest of the people," Figueroa said. "Her charisma on stage and her ability were so amazing that your eye went right to her."
The last time Figueroa saw Espinal, she was, like the first time, on her way to a meeting.
"I said hi, and she complimented my outfit," Figueroa said. "She always had something good to say about you, and I really admire that."
Hernandez also remembers that quality.
"If you were having a bad day and you needed a pick-me-up, if you needed someone to help you see the brighter side of life ... I think that's something that we can all take away from her and try to apply to ourselves. No matter how down you are, if you can just find a way to smile."
jmterrus@syr.edu
"If you knew her, it's very difficult to find the words to describe her. Because she was so unique, and you won't find many people like that who are just so happy," he said.
Clint Vasquez, sophomore political science and Spanish minor, also danced with Espinal in Raices. He said her dedication to the troupe and her ability to unite members continues to inspire him.
"Gleidy was all about bringing us all together," he said. "Every time we had differences, she was always the mediator between all of us."
Vasquez said Raices will dedicate its spring show to Espinal.
Zoraima Figueroa, junior writing and communication and rhetorical studies major, moved from Puerto Rico to Syracuse in the summer of 2006. She met Espinal through
Summer Start when, on her way to a meeting one day, she heard Espinal speaking Spanish. The two immediately struck up a conversation.
"At that moment, we just started talking about how we came from Puerto Rico to here," Figueroa said. "And from that first moment, I felt very comfortable around her."
Figueroa also spoke of Espinal's love of dance.
"When she performed, she kind of stood out from the rest of the people," Figueroa said. "Her charisma on stage and her ability were so amazing that your eye went right to her."
The last time Figueroa saw Espinal, she was, like the first time, on her way to a meeting.
"I said hi, and she complimented my outfit," Figueroa said. "She always had something good to say about you, and I really admire that."
Hernandez also remembers that quality.
"If you were having a bad day and you needed a pick-me-up, if you needed someone to help you see the brighter side of life ... I think that's something that we can all take away from her and try to apply to ourselves. No matter how down you are, if you can just find a way to smile."
jmterrus@syr.edu
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Denise Trionfero
posted 11/12/08 @ 11:41 AM EST
Gleidy was also an HEOP student and I was her counselor. She was all of thie things mentioned and more. She was an outstanding giver, a serious student, a beautiful young woman and had a special concern for the welfare of her family and friends. (Continued…)
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