We had the last social this evening, 60 plus students joined Ann, Tracie, the RA's and myself in the main lobby to celebrate and have the end of the year "PIERPONT POUNDS AUCTION".
This was our first auction and we were not sure how it would be received by the students. But our fears can be set aside.
Students and staff laughed, bid against each other for silly and serious items. From a large pair of "Elton John" sunglasses, to a couple Wii's many prizes were auctioned off.
For me it is really rewarding to see so many students share in the joy and success of another college year under there belts.
The freshman are all gone, no more wide eyed looks, or wonderment of what is to come, they know now. They see the path and know it will take not a village, but a university to help them grow to graduation.
The sophomores now have this air of confidence that was not there just nine short months ago. They walk different, talk different and can see a path to there future.
Many juniors have started the discussion of internships, and promises of graduation. I heard talk of what the internships will bring this summer with a new sense of urgency to get to graduation and start there journey in life. What a joy.
And those seniors! Excitement and fear of graduation. The look of accomplishment. And it is a great accomplishment. They have done what a great majority of West Virginians and Americans have not done, complete an undergraduate degree. They move forward in tough times in our country. Not certain of job prospects, but so full of hope and promise. In some ways I envy them, this youth.
The year comes to a close and the rewards of the late nights, and early mornings has paid off.
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