Four fast years have come and gone in a flash as we send
another amazing class of seniors into the next stages of their
young-but-accomplished lives. I remember
each of our six swimmers at the beginning of their freshman year, the beginning
of their journey at Lewis & Clark. They
have gained confidence and grown as citizens.
They have accomplished much through the breadth of their education and
the depths of their interests.
The “Pioneer”-ing metaphor may be tired, but that won’t stop
me from using it. We have been
privileged to see this group carve their way through college and create their
own maps—passages adorned with growth, experience, friendship, learning, and
countless contributions to our swimming program and our campus.
As Evan, Rachel, Caz, Hannah, Gail, and Josh each walked
across the stage and collected a padded portfolio, they joined a long history
of L&C alumni before them who made their own versions of that walk. Mere days after that exciting afternoon, some
of our grads have packed up, picked up, and moved to new cities while others
begin their graduated lives in Portland.
From both near and far, we will follow them, cheer them,
support them. As they have done for one
another and for their teammates these past several years.
Congratulations graduates!
President Glassner
Stage shots from the ceremony video feed:
Ready to "dive" into the next chapter of their lives.........
