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J unior C o mmon Ro om

Top: Fresher Dance. College Pride.
Above: Enjoying a Formal Dinner.

Among the first in his family to attend Of course, on occasion you have to
university, First in Family Scholar take the bad with the good. But try not
Thomas Skinner spent four years in to let your remaining time at College be
residence, progressing from a Bachelor defined by the minor inconveniences.
of Arts to a Masters in Criminology. Realise that your time here is much more
He offered his thoughts on his time in precious that a dirty kitchenette, or an
College at our Valedictory Dinner; here untidy laundry. Focus your attention
are some excerpts from his toast to towards the little parts of JCH that are
‘those who are staying’. unique. Enjoy the miracle of clubbers
that is often the saving grace when you
65 million years ago, dinosaurs roamed are studying for a MST or writing an
the Earth. The grass was a little greener, essay late at night. And enjoy doing
the sky was a little bluer and I had just the morning quiz with Dr. Powell.
arrived at Janet Clarke Hall... I will never Understand that these moments are
forget the memory of driving up for the precious and limited.
first time, as the immortal red-brick wall And also, a special thank you to the
got closer and closer, a million thoughts Finally, to community. This part will be Cadorels, who have been one of the
rushed through my mind. I hadn’t the ‘touchy-feely’ section of my speech. most defining aspects of this open
attended any open days, nor had I any But community, it’s what we are in, and inclusive community for many
clue what I was in for. Little did I know I and it’s what we are. And each-and- years now.
was in for the four greatest years of every one of us in College has a role
my life. in shaping it. Anyone has the ability to So, to bring this speech to a close – as
brighten up the community with just a those who are leaving move on, we will
Whether you stay two years, four years, simple smile. miss those who are staying who have
or even eight, make the most of every made our time at College unforgettable.
opportunity given to you. Do not be I want to make special mention of all But we thank you for all the memories
afraid to take a step out of your comfort the College staff and tutors, who have a you have provided us within these walls,
zone, because there will be very few special role in creating the College that and look forward to making many more
opportunities in your life where you can we live in. outside them.
do so in such an accepting community.

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