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May 1, 2023
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With the Class of 2023 nearing Commencement, members of the Class of 2025 recently took the opportunity on both coasts to thank the seniors for their example and friendship at the annual Sophomore-Senior Brunch.

In California, on the plaza behind St. Gladys Hall, the two classes enjoyed omelets and fresh fruit in the spring sunshine, surrounded by roses and lilacs, conversation unfolding over music and the quiet chuckling of the plaza fountain. In New England, meanwhile, the sophomores decorated the Bl. Pier Giorgio Frassati Student Center in a spirit of tasteful minimalism; the friends eating their French toast in a room lit by candles, string lights, and a bright fire in the Student Center hearth.

 

Photos: California
  • Students get drinks
  • Three pose for a photo
  • Three pose by the sun fountain
  • Three pose at a table
  • Six pose at a table
  • Several at a table
  • Several at a table
  • Two chat at a table
  • A student at one of the tables
  • A student leads a toast
  • Student laugh in reaction to a toaster
  • A senior makes a toast
  • Students listen to the toast
  • A student gives a toast
  • A student gives a toast
  • Students listen to the toast
  • A student gives a toast
  • Another student gives a toast
  • Another student gives a toast
  • Students listen to the toast
  • Seven pose for a photo
  • Long shot of the same

To commemorate each other, students at both events toasted their friends in the opposite class, recalling life-changing conversations, relaxing moments at the beach or mountains, and other precious memories. “When we first arrived in our freshman year, you helped us settle and find a routine,” said Gerard Behe (NE’25). “Your class has been so influential in helping us grow in our faith and love for the curriculum, and we hope we can be as influential to future freshmen!” Afterward, Anna Graven (CA’25) remarked, “It was amazing to hear how inspiring each class was to the other. I felt closer to all the seniors!”

Photos: New England
  • Students at a table applaud
  • A student gives a toast
  • Students laugh and chat at the tables
  • Students get food at the serving line
  • Students laugh and chat at one of the tables
  • A student gets up to give a toast
  • Two laugh and chat
  • A student smiles at the camera
  • Students toast
  • Another view of the same
  • A student gives a toast
  • Students clink glasses and applaud
  • Students laugh and applaud
  • A student stands up
  • Students applaud
  • A student gives a toast
  • Students at the tables
  • Students laugh
  • Students listen to a toast
  • A student gives a toast
  • Students laugh and applaud
  • Two hug

The Sophomore-Senior brunch is the first of several commemorative events with which the College community sends off the graduating class. In their turn the juniors, freshmen, and faculty will have the chance to thank the Class of 2023 for its contributions and wish its members well on future endeavors.