![]() ![]() He said, “Remember the words of President Lincoln’s inspiring address spoken here tonight, and always seek to embody his charge for us Gettysburgians.”Ĭomegno introduced Mayor of Gettysburg Ted Streeter, who urged students to step off campus and explore the area in their time remaining at Gettysburg. Per the Cemetery and National Park guidelines, the group wore masks and entered the cemetery quietly.Īdela Holahan ’24 sang the national anthem, and Class President Jack Comegno ’24 shared opening remarks. ![]() Students and community members could be seen throughout the town, cheering and encouraging the Class of 2024. The students then left Christ Chapel and began their walk through town to reach the Gettysburg National Cemetery. “Take this opportunity to determine how you will answer Lincoln’s noble call.” These symbols are painful reminders of the unfinished work left to us,” Iuliano said. “I want to ensure that as you take this walk, amid all of the festivities, be mindful that you may notice Confederate flags or other symbols of this nation’s past. Iuliano continued with this reflective tone and spoke to the importance of this tradition as a form of remembrance. Nosimat Salami ’24 recognized this reflective opportunity and said, “We all have our own choice, after all, to be our own person we wish to be…and it’s a journey.” “It’s an opportunity as you begin your second year of college to reflect on yourself and who you want to be and what you want to accomplish,” Ehrlich said, “so relish in what you are about to experience together.” Ehrlich spoke about recognizing the opportunities the First-Year Walk presents to students. President Bob Iuliano and Vice President of College Life and Dean of Students Anne Ehrlich began the ceremony speaking in Christ Chapel. The tradition, unique to Gettysburg College, began 17 years ago to honor the 1863 trek made by students, faculty, and community members to where President Abraham Lincoln delivered the Gettysburg Address. 23, the Class of 2024 participated in their First-Year Walk to the Gettysburg National Cemetery. Sophomore students participating in the walk (Photo Salmin Mwinjuma /The Gettysburgian) ![]()
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