Seniors,
I've enjoyed working with many of you this year, and my heart is heavy with many emotions. Your class was born during the aftermath of the attacks on September 11, 2001, and you're currently enduring the COVID-19 crisis....just as college decisions, prom, graduation, and all of the surrounding circumstances come due. The pandemic has stolen your time to shine, but I know that you can rise above it.
With so many things on-hold right now, please know that you are not forgotten. The uncertainty of today's climate will eventually work itself out, and though the situation is non-traditional, be thinking of ways to make light of your unique situation. Going forward, it's imperative that you stay connected and engaged with your peers, your parents, and your grandparents. You guys are creative and have so many avenues for connecting, so use them to your advantage.
In prior years, I've had the honor of attending numerous graduation parties, spoken at baccalaureate ceremonies, shook hands on the graduation stage, chaperoned prom, etc., and I reveled in the fun and sincerely gratifying moments for everyone involved. My heart goes out to each and all of you who might not get to celebrate these moments in their traditional sense, but I encourage you to do your best to perhaps have virtual celebrations, drive-by graduation parades, Snapchat messages, etc.
From a college admissions perspective, pay attention to messages from your designated applicant schools in regard to not only admission decisions, but also extended deadlines, virtual tours/programs, scholarship updates, and other programs. You're approaching April 1, the last of the major decision dates for many schools, and traditionally speaking, May 1 is the deposit deadline to commit your spot in next year's freshman class. Expect those deadlines to be flexible and/or extended, but that may vary from school to school. You know where to find me if you have any questions.
This is an opportunity for you to grow and learn from a disheartening experience. You can rise above the setback, and the determination to press on will only make you stronger and more resilient in the long-run. You are loved, cherished, and remembered. You are the Class of 2020.
With abiding respect and affection,
Randy Trevino