{"id":8385,"date":"2025-04-21T01:09:58","date_gmt":"2025-04-21T06:09:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/brackety-ack.com\/?p=8385"},"modified":"2025-04-21T01:09:58","modified_gmt":"2025-04-21T06:09:58","slug":"maroons-talk-holidays-summer-graduation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/brackety-ack.com\/?p=8385","title":{"rendered":"Maroons Talk: Holidays, Summer, &#038; Graduation"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0As the semester comes to a close and the academic year wraps up once more, students are soaking in their final moments on campus before heading into summer break \u2013 or, for some, a new chapter beyond graduation. From Easter traditions and summer plans to the bittersweet anticipation of graduation, Maroons are reflecting on the moments that mattered and looking forward to the new ones they\u2019ll create.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0In response to \u201cWhat are your plans for Easter?\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Addilyn Sutton \u201828 said, \u201cFor easter traditions, I normally get together with family and celebrate with either lunch or dinner! We used to do easter egg hunts when we were younger, but this year we did an egg pong game designed by my grandma. The eggs were filled with little treats and the golden egg had a $10 bill in it that my cousin won.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0In response to \u201cAre you looking forward to summer? Any big plans?\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Jackie Corl \u201827 said, \u201cI am looking forward to summer! I plan to get my pharmacy technician license and visit a few family members along the coast!\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0In response to \u201cWhat are you <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">most <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">looking forward to about graduating this year?\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Damien Raczynski \u201825 said, \u201cI\u2019m most looking forward to being able to use my skill set in an industrial or advanced academic setting. The education and experiences I\u2019ve gained during my time at Roanoke College has given me the confidence to know I\u2019ll make meaningful contributions throughout my career. Although I\u2019ll miss my peers and the faculty who have supported me through this journey, I\u2019m ready to take the next steps as a transition into a new and exciting chapter of my life.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Adriana Rose<\/p>\n<p>Staff Reporter<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0As the semester comes to a close and the academic year wraps up once more, students are soaking in their final moments on campus before heading into summer break \u2013 or, for some, a new chapter beyond graduation. 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