Jennifer Sherman named student commencement speaker
(04/10/14 5:24pm)
Senior Jennifer Sherman will speak at Duke's 2014 commencement ceremony.
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Senior Jennifer Sherman will speak at Duke's 2014 commencement ceremony.
Gonzales added that Housing Dining and Residential Life staff tried to increase the number of house gatherings before students went to sign up for room selection, something he hopes to build upon for next year in order to better foster a sense of community among houses.
“It was almost painful to write the supplement because I fell in love with the school so much, and the thought that I could get rejected was absolutely heartbreaking,” she wrote in a Facebook message. “But when I saw the magical 'Congratulations' light up my screen, I sat back, stunned. It's crazy how one letter can suddenly validate all the work I've done these past four years of high school. I've never been so happy.”
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