KIT
Denita Banks-Sims
Director of Development & Publications
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.
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.
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.
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