Onyx Anneau Fall 2021

Vice President for Enrollment Management and Institutional Technology Brennan Randolph, MBA, presented the Class of 2025 to President Dottie L. King, Ph.D., on Friday, August 14, 2021, during the Opening Celebration, held in the Hamilton Arena of the Knoerle Center. Randolph shared, “We call The Woods, The Woods for obvious reasons, but hidden in this place, in areas some may look past or never notice, are examples of opportunity. We are blessed with an abundance of nature and natural beauty on campus… nature and natural beauty that is ever changing, growing and adapting. As our seasons come and go in the natural process set by God, we can all think of springtime when seeds are sown and new opportunity becomes life. In our Woods this is true for the mighty oak tree as it sheds acorns in hopes of growing new trees. Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College has many traditions tied to our Woods. We recognize the potential and strength of the acorn in our Woods as we recognize the potential and strength of each of you. You have weathered many storms, you have been planted here and we look forward to seeing you grow into a confident, equipped professional for your field of study. Dr. King, I am so pleased to officially hand over this class of students to you as they begin their growing process in our Woods. Within this box is an acorn for each of the new students here today; please watch over them as they grow and develop in the coming years. Dr. King, I present to you the Class of 2025.”