Meet the Class of 2021
Over the past four years, the members of the Class of 2021 have made their mark on 撸短视频, and they are sure to continue making an impact after they cross the stage at Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC) at Commencement to become the newest members of the 撸短视频 alumni community.
As the graduates transition from students to alumni, we take a look at what makes this class unique.
撸短视频's Class of 2021 by the numbers
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Academics
Academic accomplishments abound for this class. From hundreds of awards and memberships in national honor societies to numerous presentations at national conferences, they have made their mark across all disciplines.
Nowhere did a mix of creativity and excellence manifest itself better than at , a showcase of student talent. Top students shared senior theses and projects with the 撸短视频 community as the culmination of their academic careers. This year's festival featured more than 270 students in individual and team presentations of student work ranging across the arts, sciences and humanities.
Athletics
Student-athletes faced unique challenges this year as the pandemic forced the cancellation of many competitions. Still, many 撸短视频 seniors say the comradery of teamwork has been just as important as the competition. Senior Athlete Award recipient Risa Fukushige 鈥�21, a member of the women鈥檚 tennis team that clinched a Liberty League championship this spring, summed it up, saying 鈥渨ork hard, play hard and make the most of your four years.鈥�
Throughout their careers at 撸短视频, their achievements have been remarkable: In the classroom, 31 seniors received a grade point average of 3.67 or higher, and 10 had perfect 4.0 GPAs for induction in the Thoroughbred Society this spring. On the field, their goals have been equally impressive.
Campus Life
Since they arrived in 2017, members of the Class of 2021 have made this campus their own. Fueled by the idea that Creative Thought Matters, they had the freedom to decide who they wanted to be and the guts to go for it.
As a community of individuals, their impact was deep. They volunteered hundreds of hours to local and national causes and traveled to dozens of international cities and countries to widen their perspectives.
They have led nearly 100 clubs and participated in hundreds of events, from film screenings and fashion shows to peer performances and faculty lectures.
In this bittersweet time of year, the culture they created on campus and the experiences they shared may be what they will miss the most.
Countless #Skid4Life memories made
