The Staples High School Class of 2020 will not have a traditional graduation. Instead, on June 11 they’ll take part in a car parade.
But one Westporter wants to make sure they know the entire town is thinking of them. She’s created a “Wall of Wishes.”
She delivered blank posters to ASF Sports & Outdoors and Saugatuck Sweets. Everyone is invited to write a message, quote, or words of encouragement to the graduates (bring your own sharpie!).
“Let them know they are not alone, and there is so much more out there,” Kelly — whose son AJ is one of those seniors — says.
“It will get better. They will to be stronger from this — even though it doesn’t seem so right now.”
Kelly will post the messages along the route for the grads to see. She and I will find a way to share them on “06880” too.
If you have any questions — or prefer to email your wishes — send them to wallofwishes2020@gmail.com. The deadline is next Friday (June 5).
Thank you Kelly – WIsh Westport would put up HUGE Banners at SHS, Main Street, Compo, etc: “WE LOVE OUR 2020 GRADUATES”
Thanks Dan for posting and THANK YOU KELLY for organizing. I second the wish for huge banners!
Greenwich HS is holding a drive-through graduation for its 700 seniors on June 9th:
https://resources.finalsite.net/images/v1590519913/greenwich/yy4bqoayotvwyrb2jn8b/HeadmasterLetterGraduation2020.pdf
Anyone know if this was this considered at Staples?