Steven Troup

Steven Troup was born in Pittsford New York. The town is located just outside of Rochester and is also home to Team USA’s Abby Wambach. Steven grew up playing sports but his favorite by far is lacrosse. It seemed like a natural role for Steven who grew up in an area so rich in lacrosse tradition. In fact New York is the birthplace of the sport and is home to some of the country’s best teams, high school and college. Steven describes the sport as the love of his life. He states that he has been a participant in the sport since he was in kindergarten.

Having played at Pittsford Mendon High School, which at the time was nationally ranked, decided he would bring his talents to Lycoming College. Stevens off the field exploits are numerous. He is a Corporate Communications major with a Criminal Justice minor. Steven served as a liaison for a nonprofit charity organization in Cincinnati. He plans to work in marketing, specifically retail science. Steven describes it as “Ensuring that firm’s products are properly displayed. This will increase the likelihood that customers will purchase or give attention to certain products”. He also at one point considered working for the FBI.

When Steven is not staying on top of his academics or staying in shape for lacrosse he enjoys videos games. Video games are one of Steven’s favorite pass times. He says that they help him relax and clear his mind. It is the only thing Steven enjoys almost as much as lacrosse and school work. His favorite types of games are sports games and first person shooters. Steven highly recommends Destiny or Madden 25. Steven also finds multiple physical activities enjoyable as well. In fact he spent his 21^st birthday enjoying his other lifelong hobby, skiing. Skiing has been a passion of Stevens for quite some time. He has skied all over the country. These trips have ranged from Denver to Vermont and everywhere in between.

Rochester is also home to some of the east coast’s greatest restaurants. Steven describes one dish in particular that he misses the most, the world renowned Garbage Plate. For those unfamiliar with this culinary masterpiece allow me to explain. It is a well crafted amalgamation of macaroni salad, home fires, and two cheeseburgers and is garnished with a signature meat sauce. It has been featured in the Huffington Post, New York Times, and The Baltimore Sun. The dish has even received critical acclaim from famous chef Chantal Martineau of the Atlantic and Food Republic.com. Steven describes the dish as a cultural experience on par with Maryland Blue Crabs, Russian Beluga Caviar, and French Seared Fois Gras. The evidence is compelling and I must agree.

Steven Troup’s accomplishments are many. His peers are few. His accolades go unmatched. He is cultured, articulate and well read. Steven’s experiences have groomed him for a lifetime of success and good fortune. One day people will read my piece and be amazed that such a man comes from such humble beginnings.