WCU Commencement 2020: Meet the Valedictorians

While the油厩温鉛艶糸庄界岳看姻庄温稼壊油from 返字心頭s Class of 2020油馨温霞油come from different programs油and backgrounds, they all have one thing in common: their hard work has left them poised for success as they celebrate油earning their degree.

The title of valedictorian is used to designate a graduate油who has achieved the highest academic standing油in the program. These outstanding students have prospered through challenging exams and assignments to reach the top of their class.

Congratulations to油all油our油valedictorians!油

Harjot油Singh,WCU-Dallas BSN

Sandra油Bonabi,油WCU-Dallas RN to BSN油

Julie Weiner,油WCU-Los Angeles BSN

Lindsay Hunt,油WCU-Los Angeles BSN

Daphne Gaston,油WCU-Miami BSN

Paul Angelo油Rellora,油WCU-Ontario BSN

Ashley Guinn,WCU-Orange County BSN

Michelle油Dinh,油WCU-Orange County BSDH

Geoffre油Thoma,油WCU-Orange County RN to BSN

Five of our valedictorians were featured speakers during the 2020 Virtual Commencement ceremony, which took place on Sept.油25. Check out some of their most memorable, inspiring油quotes:

  • The growth we had was absolutely beautiful. The room left for growth with new opportunities is almost endless.油Harjot油Singh,油WCU-Dallas BSN油valedictorian
  • We have pulled all-nighters, doubted ourselves and washed out our tears with coffee to be here. When they called 2020 the year of the nurse, never would we have imagined our public health lesson would come in the form of a pandemic, but we have adjusted, and we are resilient. [] Nurses have been present through every war, pandemic and call-to-action. We were built for this. This moment has only shown our true identities: heroes without capes.油Daphne Gaston,油WCU-Miami BSN油valedictorian
  • It wasnt always easy. I remember plenty of times when I sat with my head in my hands thinking Id rather be back shivering in a cold, wet foxhole in the油Army than sitting on my couch staring at another midnight deadline. And yet, the engagement and satisfaction that came from those long nights, group discussions and breakthroughs was unlike any educational experience I had before.油油GeoffreThoma,油WCU-Online油RNtoBSN油valedictorian
  • Nurses are meant to work as a team, a family and a unit. [] It is our responsibility to lift each other up, seek answers and work together for the betterment of society.Lindsay Hunt,油WCU-Los Angeles BSN油valedictorian
  • Life has thrown me many challenges since I started my career here at 返字心頭. But in those challenges, I have learned who I ammy strength and my determination to succeed.Sandra油Bonaby,油WCU-Dallas RNtoBSN油valedictorian

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