PARTING THOUGHTS

Denita Banks-Sims Director of Development & Publications

We see [the Class of 2020] and what they can give to the world They have guided us to bend, pivot and adjust because their “20/20” vision of themselves is so powerful and so dynamic

KIT PARTING THOUGHTS

The Class of 2020 has been among the largest in the school’s history, and the clarity of “20/20” has coincidentally foretold circumstances beyond our understanding

While their astonishing fortitude has stood as a testament to the trials and disappointments that are too numerous to mention, I am reminded, however, of their impact along the way

For example, they became the first class to fully utilize The Children’s Library at the Bloomfield Hills Campus, and as ninth Graders in the 2016/17 academic year, they helped to shape the culture of the Birmingham Campus expansion and the Dennis Naas Commons A “20/20” realization of a space that has transformed the school

Their ranks number two sets of twins … several Roeper Legacies (children of Roeper alumni) … multiple “lifers” … a dozen or so siblings of current students … and an extraordinary cadre of classmates that became part of the class throughout their rise

We see them and what they can give to the world They have guided us to bend, pivot and adjust because their “20/20” vision of themselves is so powerful and so dynamic How could we not respond in kind? They continue to remind us of Nelson Mandela’s urging, “May your choices reflect your hopes — not your fears ”

Congratulations to our visionary Class of 2020, and please accept our deepest thanks for your enduring spirit and grace

Yours,

Senior Josh Vens receiving his personalized 2020 graduate lawn sign.

KIT IN CASE YOU MISSED IT …

Due to the pandemic, end-of-year events were carried either live or by pre-recorded video on The Roeper School YouTube channel. Here is a list of celebrations of the Class of 2020 you can watch again — or for the first time.

Junior/Senior Dinner June 6

Commencement Addresses June 7 David Feldman, Head of School Peter Roeper ’63*, Founders’ Family Avery Long & Emma Wine, Class co-Presidents Karen Johnson, Upper School Director

“Drive-thru” Diploma Ceremony June 7

Senior Speeches August 6

Shot in the Dark May 31 Senior Project, written and directed by Emma Wine

Performed by members of The Company Class

Resilience, the Senior Showcase Concert June 1

Last Day Assembly June 9

Other end-of-year events and activites involving students other than the Class of 2020 are also available for viewing on Roeper’s YouTube channel. F

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TO OUR NEW ON-LINE ROEPER SPIRIT SHOP!

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