BRYN MAWR, PA - As the days grow warmer and the 2023-2024 academic year draws to a close, the Bryn Mawr College Athletics community is happy to recognize and celebrate our graduating scholar-athletes. These exceptional individuals, who have emerged from four years of continuous challenges, are a testament to the power of resilience. Despite the challenges of COVID-19, which took away their first collegiate season and, for many, even their senior high school season, they have persevered. Before they embark on their post-graduation journeys, we will proudly celebrate these scholar-athletes at the Bryn Mawr Athletics Spring Banquet on May 7th.
 
In honoring each scholar-athlete, we asked them about their favorite or most memorable moment/s in athletics and their expected plans after graduation. Let us celebrate their triumphs, acknowledge their sacrifices, and their impact on and off the field.
 
Margot Becker is a lacrosse attacker from Austin, TX. Becker feels that during her time as a scholar-athlete at Bryn Mawr, she enjoyed her senior year the most. The past several months were full of good moments, making new and endless friendships of lasting memories. The bond created on the lacrosse team is what she had been hoping for these past few years, and she's so grateful to all of the freshman players who carried on even when it got tough, playing with so much tenacity and heart. She's also thankful to all her teammates for seeing the possibilities of the 2024 season. After graduating with a bachelor's in sociology, she will intern with the Bryn Mawr strength and conditioning coaches Courtney and Alison for her personal training certification. She will likely return to Austin, TX, to pursue individual endeavors in athletics. 
 
Evelyn Cheng is a cross-country and track & field distance runner from Davis, CF. Cheng said fondly recalls her favorite time in athletics, "Long runs at the Wiss with my teammates. Whether there is a hurricane warning or a nice sunny day, it is always fun to run this beautiful trail with my teammates." With a bachelor's in biochemistry and molecular biology, she shared, "After graduation, I plan on attending the University of Arizona Chemistry and Biochemistry PhD program."
 
Vivian Sandifer is a swimmer from Huntington, W. VA. Sandifier shares, "My favorite memory from my four years on the swim team is competing at our mid-season invitational this season. I was on one of the record-breaking relays, and I enjoyed not only being part of the relay but also seeing all my teammates cheer for one another during the meet." After graduating with a bachelor's in classical languages, she says, "I will be attending Brown in the fall to pursue a PhD in Classics." 
 
Grace Floreck is a soccer defender from Gettysburg, PA. She describes her most memorable moment: "Our first game my sophomore year after our freshman season was canceled, the entire team was so positive, and the energy afterward was something I will never forget." Graduating with a bachelor's in environmental studies, Floreck will be "Searching for a job within the environmental and data science field!" 
 
Celeste Bloom is a badminton player from Washington, D.C. She shared, "One of my favorite memories from badminton this year was the mini-games that we had at the end of the season at our last practice. We have leftover trophies from the annual tournament that we host and so we give them out to players during the mini-games. It is a time to celebrate the end of our season have fun and let loose!" Graduating with a bachelor's in English, Bloom says, "In the fall I will begin my fellowship in Philly as a college and career advisor for high school students."
 
These scholar-athletes are not just scholars or athletes; they are the epitome of dedication. They have mastered the art of balancing the rigors of the mind with the demands of the body, a feat that deserves our utmost admiration. On May 18th, these graduates will stand as beacons of inspiration, exemplifying the strength of resilience, discipline, and passion. 
 
Congratulations to the scholar-athletes of the light blue class of 2024!