Suwannee Valley Grad Scene 2020 | Page 9

Congratulations to the Class of 2020! There will never be another graduating class like the Class of 2020. There will never be another group of seniors that saw the final stages of their high school days completely overhauled. Upheaval and change are some of the final lessons you will have learned and those lessons will be important ones that will help prepare you for life ahead. And that is important to remember. Your teachers and coaches have been helping prepare you for whatever your next destination in life is. Parents have been teaching those lessons as well as providing love — tough love when needed — and support. Graduation is not the end of your journey. Rather, it is the beginning of the next phase of your life-long journey. Whether that includes college, the armed services or the workforce, we are proud of all that you have accomplished and can’t wait to see what you will still do — and we have no doubts that great things are on the horizon after having the chance to briefly meet some of you for the stories featured inside. But before that next step begins, celebrate the milestone that you have already reached. Enjoy the moment with your classmates and friends. Embrace the excitement of your family members. Cherish the memories that you have made along the way. Relish the cheers and applause as you receive those diplomas. It is a special time, even more so for the Class of 2020 as you can all come back together even while remaining socially distant, to celebrate one last time as a group. No matter where life may lead you, the Suwannee Valley will always be a part of you. This is home. And we are proud of you. Congratulations once again, Class of 2020. 2020 | Suwannee Valley Grad Scene 9