Kiara Ortiz
The '24s Participate in Long Awaited Dartmouth Traditions
It was a Sunday morning and I woke up to the exciting laughs of '24s, ready to officially become members of the Dartmouth community. Yes, it's a year late, but what I love about Dartmouth are the special traditions that are dedicated to strengthening community and spirit. Starting the year off during the pandemic was stressful and it was difficult to institute big ceremonies for the class. But this year we begin a new journey, we finally have the chance to experience some!
Matriculation, in any college institution, is the process in which students become official members of their college community. Here at Dartmouth, the first step was to sign the citizen pledge. After signing the book, we waited outside Parkhurst Hall, where the office of the president is located. I carefully walked up the stairs in heels that I never thought I would ever wear here. The students present (which was about 30), entered the spacious, comforting office and were welcomed by a comforting speech. President Hanlon acknowledged our tough year while remaining optimistic for this new one. Traditionally, every student would shake hands with him, and bam! You are officially matriculated!
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