2024 Senior Class Charge to Fr. Jenkins
For the past 19 years, Fr. John Jenkins has delivered a charge to the graduating class at the end of our Commencement Ceremony.He's stepping down as president at the end of the month, so this year it was the Class of 2024's turn to give a charge to him.
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