Hey class of 2020! It’s Whitney here, host of The Whitney Reynolds Show on public television.

I know many of you are feeling the pressures of our current global state. The newness of our world today reminds me of how I felt after my own graduation: anxious and unsure of what was to come.

But I can assure you class of 2020, you are fighters. You entered this world in a new Millenium, and now you’re leaving your childhood behind in a new decade. You’ve never shied away from a challenge before, don’t start now!

It can be difficult for all of us when our accomplishments go unrecognized. But remember, the work matters more than the recognition.

One day you will receive the recognition you deserve. Have patience and faith in your dreams. Always know, your story matters and this is just another chapter. Congratulations class of 2020!”