As President of Polk State College, I write to congratulate the Spring 2020 Graduating Class! Graduates -- you are incredibly resilient and have demonstrated an unwavering commitment to your educational goals during this challenging time. You have overcome unprecedented adversity to reach this milestone, and I could not be more proud. During your journey at Polk State, I have cherished the stories your professors, advisors, friends, family, and even you, yourselves, have shared of dreams nurtured and opportunities that now await as you move to the next stage of your academic and professional careers. Please know that despite not coming together in celebration of your graduation, everyone at Polk State is celebrating you and your accomplishments. Remember, you are an Eagle who will always be part of the Polk State College family, and I am certain that you will continue to make us proud by soaring to great heights. YOU should be incredibly proud of yourself. You made the investment in your education. You put in the hard work. You gave up Friday nights with your friends to study or Saturday mornings with your children to go to class. You made the grades. You persevered through times when it did not feel possible. You have earned the accolades and you deserve to be celebrated. This edition of LKLD magazine is dedicated to you, your accomplishments, and your future success. Thank you to the Haven/LKLD team for making this unique keepsake and public recognition of Polk State College’s Spring 2020 Graduating Class possible and thank you to the Polk County community for its continued support of our students and graduates. Sincerely, Dr. Angela M. Garcia Falconetti, CFRE President, Polk State College
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