Murray State University Shoe Tree

"I remember my very first walk across MSU's campus. It was a sunny March day in 2012. I walked past the shoe tree, and wondered what that was about. Soon after, I found out what it meant. I loved the idea and tradition that the tree held.
My husband and I met in February 2012, during our senior year at Murray State. We met one night out, and found out we shared a class together. We dated for 2 years and were married on August 9th, 2014. I never thought I would meet my husband at Murray State, let alone be privileged enough to put our shoes on the tree.
It saddens me that the tree will be taken down, as I had hoped my children one day would be able to see their parents shoes on the tree. However, as an alumni of MSU, thank you for starting a new tradition for those of us who won't have their physical shoes on the tree anymore."
Sincerely,
Amelia and Davis Glass

A collection of stories highlighted in February 2016 for the Murray State series.