Because of COVID-19, the Class of 2020 had their Commencement postponed then canceled with promises of a spring celebration. They received their official diplomas in May, but the college still wanted to send them something special to commemorate their accomplishment.
In September, each member of the class received a celebration in a box that included Commencement programs, a 2020 Bohemian, Little River Roasting coffee, a book of cocktail and mocktail recipes created for them by Wofford staff and faculty and their diploma cover with the following blessing inserted.
Blessing of the Graduates
(ADAPTED FROM A FRANCISCAN BLESSING)
May God bless you with discomfort at easy answers, half truths and superficial relationships, so that you may live deep within your heart.
May God bless you with anger at injustice, oppression and exploitation of people, so that you may work for justice, freedom and peace.
May God bless you with tears to shed for those who suffer from pain, rejection, starvation and war, so that you may reach out your hand to comfort them and to turn their pain into joy.
May God bless you with enough foolishness to believe that you can make a difference in this world, so that you can do what others claim cannot be done.
May the blessing of God be upon you and all you love this day, and forever more.
Amen.