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A Message from the Class of 2020: Graduation Speaker Anna Klempay, DSHA '20
Three young women from the DSHA Class of 2020 will be speaking to their class, family, and loved ones at graduation. They have each decided a to write a letter to commemorate their DSHA experience and those who have been a part of it.
Class of 2020 Valedictorians
Two young women from the DSHA Class of 2020 have earned the opportunity to speak at graduation as class valedictorians. Anna Klempay, DSHA ’20, and Lucia Pechloff, DSHA ’20, have worked diligently for four years toward holding the highest unweighted GPA in their class —an impressive 4.02 — while taking a minimum of four AP/accelerated/dual-credit/honors classes, as well as exhibiting good behavior.
Two young women from the DSHA Class of 2020 have earned the opportunity to speak at graduation as class valedictorians. Anna Klempay, DSHA ’20, and Lucia Pechloff, DSHA ’20, have worked diligently for four years toward holding the highest unweighted GPA in their class —an impressive 4.02 — while taking a minimum of four AP/accelerated/dual-credit/honors classes, as well as exhibiting good behavior.
Anna Klempay, DSHA '20
Çlass of 2020 Valedictorian
University of Notre Dame, Class of 2024
Area of study: Chemical Engineering
Dear Class of 2020,
Wow! Four years have come and gone in the blink of an eye. Needless to say, our
time at DSHA presented us with some of the craziest but most rewarding experiences
of our lives, and I’m sure many of you have been reflecting on these times as
we come to the end of our senior year. Although we may feel as if we’re missing a
sense of closure without the traditional end-of-the-year festivities, everything we
have learned at DSHA has prepared us for times of turbulence like this one.
We have learned how to be leaders. Even when we face seemingly insurmountable
challenges, we know how to take things one day at a time and how to work as a
team to get through those days together.
We have learned how to ask for help when we struggle along the way. From study
halls spent in ALPHA to Dasher Times spent in Student Services, we know there is
no shame in seeking guidance — and having the courage to do so will only make
us stronger in the end. We have learned that our faith is one of our most important
assets in navigating the complexities of everyday life. Time and time again, God
has given us the courage to venture forth into unknown territory with complete
trust in His ability to protect us in the face of fear.
We have come to see the true power of prayer, the beauty in forming a personal
relationship with God, and the difference we can make if we keep our faith close
to our hearts. We have forged a sisterhood out of this time, united as One Body in
Christ, and there’s no force stronger than that.
Yes, these past four years have been crazy, and I can assure you that the next four
will be full of a new set of challenges, obstacles, and roadblocks that will test our
strength as well. However, DSHA has taught us that we can do anything we set our
minds to, even in the face of adversity. Apply for those leadership positions, even
if the odds are stacked against you. Consult your mentors when you need an extra
push, even if it seems scary at first. Pray often, even if it seems that God is absent.
Trust me, He’s always there.
But above all, consult your sisters in times of need! We really are One Body in
Christ, and we really do not stand alone. We will always be here to support you as
you take on the road ahead, and I, for one, can’t wait to see the incredible things
we do.
Congratulations, ladies! Here’s to the class of 2020!
Anna Klempay
Wow! Four years have come and gone in the blink of an eye. Needless to say, our
time at DSHA presented us with some of the craziest but most rewarding experiences
of our lives, and I’m sure many of you have been reflecting on these times as
we come to the end of our senior year. Although we may feel as if we’re missing a
sense of closure without the traditional end-of-the-year festivities, everything we
have learned at DSHA has prepared us for times of turbulence like this one.
We have learned how to be leaders. Even when we face seemingly insurmountable
challenges, we know how to take things one day at a time and how to work as a
team to get through those days together.
We have learned how to ask for help when we struggle along the way. From study
halls spent in ALPHA to Dasher Times spent in Student Services, we know there is
no shame in seeking guidance — and having the courage to do so will only make
us stronger in the end. We have learned that our faith is one of our most important
assets in navigating the complexities of everyday life. Time and time again, God
has given us the courage to venture forth into unknown territory with complete
trust in His ability to protect us in the face of fear.
We have come to see the true power of prayer, the beauty in forming a personal
relationship with God, and the difference we can make if we keep our faith close
to our hearts. We have forged a sisterhood out of this time, united as One Body in
Christ, and there’s no force stronger than that.
Yes, these past four years have been crazy, and I can assure you that the next four
will be full of a new set of challenges, obstacles, and roadblocks that will test our
strength as well. However, DSHA has taught us that we can do anything we set our
minds to, even in the face of adversity. Apply for those leadership positions, even
if the odds are stacked against you. Consult your mentors when you need an extra
push, even if it seems scary at first. Pray often, even if it seems that God is absent.
Trust me, He’s always there.
But above all, consult your sisters in times of need! We really are One Body in
Christ, and we really do not stand alone. We will always be here to support you as
you take on the road ahead, and I, for one, can’t wait to see the incredible things
we do.
Congratulations, ladies! Here’s to the class of 2020!
Anna Klempay
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Anna Klempay, DSHA '20
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