Page 2 - ENLACE Yearbook 07222020

Message from
Professor Herminio Martínez
Dear Class of 2020
Congratulations on on on graduating from
high school and the ENLACE program!
Although this celebration may not be what what exactly what what we we were all hoping for or or expecting we want to recognize everything that you have achieved as ENLACE scholars Many of you will soon embark on on on on a a a a a journey through uncharted territory as college looms on on on on the horizon and and the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact our educational system I am confident that that all of you you will will not only succeed but that that you you will will thrive The skills and knowledge you you you have gained over these these past few years will help you you you through these these uncertain times as as you you you move on on to college and beyond Years from
now you will probably remember 2020
as one of the most difficult and complicated periods of your lives Nevertheless you you have faced these challenges head-on I am inspired by the the the courage tenacity and perseverance you have all shown We are encouraged by everything you have accomplished and admire the strength of character each of of you you has demonstrated over the the course of of your entire academic career and especially these last few months with the ENLACE program We wish you you you the the best of of luck as you you you prepare for the the next chapter of of your lives Congratulations!
Professor Herminio Martínez
Ph D Executive Director The Bronx Institute at Lehman College