As we say hello to 2021, here are just a few of the memorable social media posts from the Longwood community over what has been an unforgettable year.
1. Sometimes all you need is a simple wave from President Reveley
I don’t know which one of you told Reevely... but #whylongwood https://t.co/4lqL7iSgqa pic.twitter.com/FQSltLWh6h
— Andrew but Reevely Waved (@andrew_harny) October 16, 2020
2. Student and faculty bonds remained as strong as ever
.@longwoodu students are amazing! Two of my students last year (who are members of @Longwood_Cheer) remembered that my youngest son loves Longwood Cheerleading and brought me this shirt for him pic.twitter.com/P17cDT0SjD
— Sean Ruday (@SeanRuday) November 13, 2020
3. Alumni and other members of the Longwood Community got their 5K on during Virtual Alumni Weekend
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4. Faculty and students got creative when they couldn’t be in the classroom
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5. When jumping on a crown will always be a wish for good luck
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6. Many alumni, like Marquell Woodson ’20, put in the work to make school happen
117 teachers joined the Albemarle County school division this academic year. In Charlottesville, 49 classroom teachers joined the division over the summer.
Posted by The Daily Progress on Monday, September 7, 2020
7. ...and stepped up as citizen leaders in many other ways
My time @longwoodu taught me to be a citizen leader which is why I’m spending this Christmas season working as a rapid tester during the #COVID19 crisis here in the UK
— Joanna (@jaha1169) December 23, 2020
8. The Longwood community made a shared commitment and found new ways to socialize safely
Wow....things have really changed .....of course it has been 40+ years Jan Kay Elizabeth Bowman
Posted by Donna H. McBride on Tuesday, October 27, 2020
9. When alums wore their pride on their shoes
Check these out @LongwoodCEHS Just in time for our board meeting! @longwoodalumni @longwoodu @LongwoodCGPS @LU_Ambassadors pic.twitter.com/SqLorCdr9o
— Ginny Gills (@GinnyGills) September 25, 2020
10. A science project became a crowning glory
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11. We celebrated (and continue to celebrate) our healthcare heroes
Eternally grateful — thank you to our generous health care workers for taking care of our community! https://t.co/mM5TFbKEX3
— Katie Pate (@coachkatiepate) April 24, 2020
12. Longwood singers made a pop-up appearance on campus
"I will make this world of my devising." The Camerata Singers @longwoodu with a glorious, pop-up performance of Frank Ticheli's moving "There Will Be Rest" and other selections at lunchtime today. Live music and warm sunshine to soothe the soul. pic.twitter.com/Jyj6tLjIV2
— Wade Edwards (@LongwoodFrench) October 30, 2020
13. Longwood basketball drafted its youngest member
GOOD NEWS ALERT: A 10-year-old boy with a life-threatening disorder was drafted to the Longwood Men's Basketball team on Tuesday night.
Posted by WTVR CBS 6 News on Wednesday, February 26, 2020
14. When Cahoots flipped the switch on a tradition
I don’t know @longwoodu, it looks green to us. #HOOT21 pic.twitter.com/g6L5C83GKZ
— CAHOOTS Society (@Cahoots4All) September 18, 2020
15. This alum took the lockdown home baking trend to the extreme and raised money for the Oregon Food Bank
On March 14, grasping for a way to cheer herself up, Rutz asked her daughter to help her make a cinnamon roll for the...
Posted by The Oregonian on Wednesday, April 29, 2020
16. This alum got to hang on to a piece of Longwood history
Why I love @longwoodu: a lil birdie reported my broken tumbler & a brand new one surprisingly came in the mail shortly after. They love me. I love them. #LongwoodTogether pic.twitter.com/Ml7N0QxJUW
— E. Lynne (@ELynne_VA) May 5, 2020
17. Relay for Life took a different format but still raised over $67K
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18. Communication Studies moved to the other end of campus and their new home in Allen Hall
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19. Special memories were still made with time-honored traditions
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20. A freshly renovated Johns Hall was ready for freshmen move-in
Dropped off my baby for her freshman year at Longwood! Sad for me but excited for her! pic.twitter.com/xx7NZpziG3
— Anita Johnson (@SimplyAnitaJ) August 19, 2020
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