Deanna and Steve Bernsen

To the class of 2024, you are unlike any other freshman class in history. You were not expecting that your first steps on campus, into your first dorm room and through your first college class would not be happening at the beginning of the school year as anticipated and planned. Yes, we know you are extremely disappointed as are your parents, friends and family, but you have continued to show resiliency, flexibility and determination since the onset of this pandemic. We know that you will excel, thrive and continue to show your determination, endurance and appreciation when you start your first day of college and then safely return to campus to have the experience you dreamed of having and the support to make those dreams come true. We are all so very proud of you.