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SU Congratulates Wicomico County Public Schools Class of 2020

Wednesday May 27, 2020

SU Route 13 digital marqueeSALISBURY, MD---Salisbury University is saluting the hundreds of Wicomico County Public Schools (WCPS) seniors unable to attend traditional commencement ceremonies this year due to the threat of COVID-19.Beginning Thursday, May 28, SU will congratulate graduating WCPS students on its Route 13 marquee on the date each high school’s commencement was scheduled.

“Wicomico County Public Schools and the community have shown impressive creativity in celebrating this year’s graduates, and SU is proud to be a part of that,” said SU President Charles Wight. “We applaud the hard work and dedication that have led to these students’ success, and we look forward to welcoming those who will be part of SU’s incoming Class of 2024 this fall.”

The marquee schedule includes:

  • Thursday, May 28 – Wicomico Evening High School
  • Friday, May 29 – Parkside High School
  • Saturday, May 30 – James M. Bennett, Mardela and Wicomico high schools (rotating)

SU traditionally uses marquee to congratulate its own graduates, as well. The University’s Spring Commencement exercises for the Class of 2020 have been postponed until December, also due to COVID-19 restrictions.

For more information call 410-543-6030 or visit the SU website.