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Elmira College Orientation leaders, student-athletes, coaches, staff, and more teamed up to greet the Spirited Class of 2027 as they arrived on campus Thursday during the annual Move-In Day. There was a contagious wave of enthusiasm as families unpacked, visited places on campus, and then attended the traditional President’s Welcome Ceremony on Cowles Lawn.
“It was a very welcoming experience,” said Birch Gorman ’27. “I was a little apprehensive at first because I didn’t know what to expect, but then once I got here, I met my awesome roommate and all those nerves went away. Now I’m just excited.”
Dr. Charles Lindsay, Elmira College President, addressed the mixed emotions Gorman and other students were feeling during his welcome remarks.
“I’m sure you're looking forward to college with a combination of excitement and anxiety,” he said. “Don’t worry though, we got this! Members of the EC community stand ready to support students in the transition to college and throughout their undergraduate years and beyond.”
According to Patrick Gillette, Director of Admissions, “This year’s first-year students come from 21 states and territories and 10 countries. They will join a student body drawn from 30 states and territories and 20 countries.” Gillette provided some fun facts about the incoming group:
Traveling from afar:
Prafel Poudel ’27 traveled 7,481.28 miles from Kathmandu, Nepal. He traveled the farthest to join the Class.
Brooklyn Porter ’27 traveled 2,222 miles from her home in Flagstaff, Arizona, the farthest U.S. location.
Abdullah Kanno ’27 only trekked 1,336.73 feet from West Fifth Street in Elmira, the shortest distance for the Class.
Nine students are following in the footsteps of family members who attended EC and six students currently have siblings at EC.
Some of the other countries students traveled from include Burundi, Canada, Dominican Republic, Ghana, India, Nepal, Senegal, Spain, Bahamas, and Trinidad and Tobago.
Some of the states represented, beyond New York, include Massachusetts, Virginia, New Jersey, Colorado, Illinois, New Hampshire, Texas, Vermont, Arizona, Kentucky, Minnesota, Pennsylvania, and Maryland.
Speaking at the President’s Welcome was alumnus Thomas Finnigan ’18, Investigator for the House Veterans Affairs Committee. He shared five tips for the new students, including speaking out in classes, getting involved on campus, taking advantage of travel courses, and most importantly to have fun.
Similar sentiments were shared by one of the Class’s Patron Saint, Michaela Johnson ’17, Manager of Student Success and Assistant Director of the Center for Academic and Professional Excellence (CAPE) at EC. She told them to try new things and to seek help - whether with a study buddy or an academic tutor - when they need it.
As Patron Saints, she and Aaron Kather, Assistant Professor of Art, will act as advisors for the Class during their four years at Elmira College.
As is tradition, the ceremonies ended with the ‘Elmira Hug,’ when family members hug their student and say their goodbyes. While emotions can run high, families were encouraged not to linger so that students could immerse themselves fully into campus life.
For Heidi and Rod Kester, after giving their son Elias Kester ’27 an ‘Elmira Hug,’ it was the EC welcoming spirit that made them feel safe to leave him as they set off on their journey home.
“This was wonderful. He’s pretty comfortable here, so we’re happy with everybody that is here and everybody is so welcoming and pleasant. He’s ready so we’re ready,” said Heidi Kester.
The Spirited Class of 2027 will spend the next few days participating in various activities and events to get to know each other and build camaraderie. Returning students will arrive on campus Sunday, August 27 and the academic year will officially begin with the first day of classes on Monday, August 28.
