It was May of 2017. I walked across a big stage in an auditorium full of proud parents, donning a maroon cap and gown, with my hair perfectly curled. I wore a tight-lipped grin and tried to breathe through my stage fright. I wore a dress from Francesca’s that I would try to return after because #college

Personal, Core ValuesAnna LeppicelloMarch 16, 2023college, authenticityComment