Covid YEAR 
STOIC

Stoic. Net-flixed. Focussed. Durable. Tenacious. Endured. Resilient. Patient. Intense. Self-possessed. Time-challenged. Determined. Critical. Resolved. Insistent. Brave. Tireless. Steadfast. Purposeful. Obstinate. Dogged. Resolved. Stubborn. Diligent. Driven. Dedicated. Pushy. Exuberant. Strong. Powerful. Desirous. Survivalist. Protracted. Emotional. Resourceful. Balanced. Steady. Concentrated. Serene. Volatile. Energetic. Reliable. Dependable. Controlled. Even. Understanding. Calm. Humoured. Self-aware. Poised. Ranting. Cool. Isolated. Remote. Sociable. Awkward. Assured. Transported. Composed. Confident. Certain. Diverted. Timid. Reassured. Opinionated. Accepting. Caring. Uncomplaining. Accommodating. Frustrated. Tolerant. Compliant. Assenting. Combative. Excited. Angry. Obsessive. Enthusiastic. Delighted. Amused. Entertained. Bored. Distracted. Inventive. Unprecedented. Creative. Furious. Sad. Happy. Tired. Innovative. Novel. Sleepy. Asynchronous. Synchronous. Raging. Bewildered. Caffeinated.

Every one of these words describes the feelings my forty-seven students in year-two, the forty-eight in year-one, and my seventeen staff, have experienced in relation to this time, to ourselves, to each other, to our families, to our friends, to our peers, to the college, and to the world since March 2020. If I had a choice, these are the people whom I would have chosen to participate in this moment in our lives. I will never forget this group of people, and their responses. Just look at the work they have made in this time. It is incredible.