"He was incredible when this guy Richard started having a seizure during one of our labs. He got a backpack to use as a headrest, tilted the dude`s head to the side and like pressed on his body to minimize convulsions. After Richard settled down and we asked how he knew what to do, he said he saw it on TV." —Michael Gellman, Pete's High School Classmate
"I know this email is late, but I hope you’ll be understanding. Like Peter is. I’m always late, but he always is understanding. If you ever are lucky enough to meet Peter, make sure you get him to rap for you. Ladies, watch out, he’s comin’ for you!" —Zachary Weiner, Pete's Friend
"Peter is like Ted: a big fluffy teddy bear on the outside, but an asshole on the inside. I’d tell the ladies not to be fooled. His moral compass seems to be perfectly aligned, but if you talk to him long enough you discover what he really stands for. Ok maybe I’m exaggerating…a little. He’s an awesome guy! If there are any girls out there looking for your “not–so–typical” guy, he’s the one. The quickest way to his heart is a package of Oreos. Just tell him to stay away from my bed when he's doing the deed." —Taylor Culliver, Pete's Roommate
"Peter Hess is probably the wisest person I know. There was this one time, after getting back to our suite in Hill late Saturday night. Peter was hunched over on the couch with the bowl we all use exclusively for throwing up in. I suggested he eat some Wheat Thins, because 1) there was a box of Wheat Thins next to us and 2) Wheat Thins are delicious. Peter lifted his head out of the bowl, turned to me and said, confusedly, “Wheat Thins? At this hour?” How could I be so stupid? Wheat Thins should never be eaten after midnight. Thank you, Peter Hess, for your invaluable wisdom." —Chase Harrow, Pete's Fried
"Peter was one of my first friends here at Penn and is now one of my roommates. If I had to describe Peter in three words: selfless, genuine and loyal. For these reasons, Peter makes a great roommate and friend. Furthermore, he has been generously sharing soap with all of the roommates this year. What a great roomie.
This Halloween, Peter and I dressed up as Mario and Luigi, respectively. Peter makes a great Mario for several reasons: A) Mario is a plumber, and Peter showed me how to fix the toilet when it wasn’t flushing properly; B) Peter, a hopeless romantic, is on a quest to save girls from bad guys (just like Mario saves Peach from Bowser); C) Peter is the protagonist of our friend group.
Also, Peter and I are on the same page when it comes to failing miserably at karaoke. We sang 'Whip It' by Devo and were booed off stage." —Alex Dinsmoor, Pete's Roommate
"I first met Peter Hess on my hall in Hill during freshman year. At first I remember that he was very quiet and kind of standoffish, but as we hung out more he quickly transformed into the weird and hilarious person that I am proud to call my friend. There are so many things that I can say that could embarrass him, but I’m going to try to be nice because I want him to still be my friend after this gets published. The one quality that Peter Hess possesses that I have always found admirable and at times a little silly is his extreme sense of selflessness. He is the type of person that will give up his bed to anyone that wants it and sleep on a lumpy, uncomfortable couch instead. He is the type of person who thinks of everyone else’s feelings before considering his own. Sometimes I don’t understand it, and it often makes him the target of criticism and nagging from other friends who think they know what is best for him, but at the end of the day that is Peter Hess and everybody loves him for it or in spite of it.
Another huge plus of being friends with Peter is getting to eat all the amazing snacks that his mom sends to him…I had no idea what I was missing before I started eating Kudos bars. Seriously, he is pretty much the reason that I haven’t starved so far during my time as a meal plan–less student." —Virginia Schieck, Pete's Friend
"[Pete's] life is a highway"
-Rascall Flatts
