Alumni Parent Message

This time last year, we were into the home stretch of our son Michael’s last year at RSGC. We were enjoying all the annual rites of passage: Grad Mother’s Tea, Prom, the Grad Farewell Celebration and Graduation. Who could have ever imagined how different things would be now? We are sympathetic to the boys and parents of the Class of 2020, and we hope that while some of these traditions may have taken place virtually, you will have the opportunity to come together soon to celebrate in person.

Our son Michael was on a Gap Year. We had to fly him home from Austria, where he was having the time of his life teaching skiing. It’s been a lonely and sad few months since. It has definitely been a big year of growth, in ways none of us could have ever imagined. He is having trouble feeling hope for his future. Luckily for all of us, we belong to a wonderful community through RSGC. Jaime and I have been able to reach out to the school, and other parents, to compare notes on what to do. Michael and his older brother Jeffrey have had their RSGC friends to support each other. Speaking of which, Daniela Gallo and Pat Forgione (Matteo ’20 and Cristian ’18), your incoming Alumni Parent Representatives, will help keep you informed on ways to stay connected to each other and RSGC.

Whatever your circumstances, I hope that there has been some silver lining to your pandemic experience. We wish you all good health, sanity and a sense of humour. We’ll all make it through!

Best wishes,

Elizabeth A. Hugessen