Why hello there! I do hope all is well with you and yours.

Summer has arrived at our lovely campus, and with it and goings of Sharpe House, sharing afternoon tea with my dear friend Agatha the groundhog, and, of course, indulging in the occasional catnap (or three). I do adore these warm months, but when I paws and reflect on life here at Wilson, I must admit—this season is always a little bittersweet.

You see, another graduating class of my dear Wilson friends has bounded off like curious kittens, eager to explore what lies beyond our cozy corner. Though they remain forever part of the Wilson family, I will miss their cheerful greetings and familiar footsteps as I make my daily rounds. Still, when I think of the good they will do in the world, my heart simply swells with pride—like a contented cat watching the world from her
favorite perch.

Take, for instance, Miss Erin Roszkowiak. As a standout on the women’s soccer team and the senior class president, she left her pawprints all over this campus. And now? She is off to the University of Pennsylvania for veterinary school! As a proud feline, it warms my heart (and fluffs my tail) to know she will be caring for creatures like me. Cheers to you, Miss Erin! While I will miss cheering you on at the soccer field, know that I will
continue to cheer for you from afar.

I also bid a fond farewell to Mr. Tristan Worlock. As a “get out the vote” intern, he spent much of his time discussing parties of donkeys and elephants. Now, why no one focuses on the party of the cat is beyond me—clearly that is the wisest choice. Mr. Tristan is heading off to graduate school in South Carolina, a charming southern state not unlike my native Georgia. I can already picture him on a porch, basking in the sunshine,
perhaps with a cat curled at his feet (one can hope).

And surely you have heard about Miss Hailey Steele, recipient of the prestigious Disert Scholarship. She explored the connection between red dye 40 and cancer—a topic that caught my eye, given the hue of my luxurious fur. But fear not! My red is entirely natural, no additives needed. Miss Hailey’s research is vital, and I am ever so pleased that she will remain right here at Wilson next year, helping shape the next generation of scientists. I simply could not bear to see her go just yet.

To the rest of the Class of 2025: you each hold a special place in my heart. I know you will work tirelessly to make the world brighter, kinder, and more just–a world of which even this most discerning feline would approve. And should your travels bring you back to Chambersburg, do stop by. Sharpe House—and I—will be waiting to welcome you home. As I like to say to all members of the Wilson family: the porch is open, the cushions are fluffed, and there is always a sunbeam ready for an old friend.

With affection and a gentle purr,