{"id":26052,"date":"2026-04-30T10:23:00","date_gmt":"2026-04-30T14:23:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cnr.ncsu.edu\/fb\/?p=26052"},"modified":"2026-04-30T10:23:02","modified_gmt":"2026-04-30T14:23:02","slug":"pse-seniors-celebrate-with-laughter-tradition-and-a-memorable-sendoff","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cnr.ncsu.edu\/fb\/news\/2026\/04\/pse-seniors-celebrate-with-laughter-tradition-and-a-memorable-sendoff\/","title":{"rendered":"PSE Seniors Celebrate with Laughter, Tradition, and a Memorable Sendoff\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

By: Sara Gregory, ’27 PSE \/ CHE; President, PPAB Student Advisory Committee<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The PSE Senior Celebration brought together the Class of 2026 for an evening of laughter and well-earned celebration as seniors, faculty, and staff gathered to mark the end of an unforgettable chapter at NC State. Held at the NC State University Club, the annual event gave seniors the chance to reflect on their time in the department, celebrate their accomplishments, and enjoy an evening together before graduation. This year\u2019s celebration was made possible through the generous support of Procter & Gamble. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The evening was filled with energy from start to finish, blending heartfelt recognition with the humor and camaraderie that have defined the senior class experience. Dr. Med Byrd addressed the graduating class, sharing words of encouragement and reflecting on the hard work, resilience, and growth that brought the Class of 2026 to this milestone. His remarks served as both a celebration of how far the seniors have come and a reminder of the exciting opportunities that lie ahead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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As always, one of the highlights of the evening was the series of skits performed by both faculty and students. These lighthearted performances brought plenty of laughter to the room and captured the personalities, inside jokes, and shared experiences that made the past four years so memorable. The student skit quickly became one of the most talked-about parts of the night. Clever, energetic, and well done, the student performance had the room laughing from start to finish and was a clear standout of the evening.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The celebration also recognized Grant Goelz as this year\u2019s Most Congenial Senior, an honor that reflects his positivity, friendliness, and the lasting impression he has made on those around him. Another meaningful tradition of the evening was the ringing of the freeness bell, as each senior took a moment to mark the culmination of years of hard work, perseverance, and dedication.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The PSE Senior Celebration was a joyful and fitting tribute to the Class of 2026. An evening that captured the spirit of the department and the strong connections built along the way. Filled with laughter, recognition, and shared memories, the event was a wonderful sendoff for the graduating class as they prepare to begin the next chapter.<\/p>\n","protected":false,"raw":"\n

By: Sara Gregory, '27 PSE \/ CHE; President, PPAB Student Advisory Committee<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The PSE Senior Celebration brought together the Class of 2026 for an evening of laughter and well-earned celebration as seniors, faculty, and staff gathered to mark the end of an unforgettable chapter at NC State. Held at the NC State University Club, the annual event gave seniors the chance to reflect on their time in the department, celebrate their accomplishments, and enjoy an evening together before graduation. This year\u2019s celebration was made possible through the generous support of Procter & Gamble. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The evening was filled with energy from start to finish, blending heartfelt recognition with the humor and camaraderie that have defined the senior class experience. Dr. Med Byrd addressed the graduating class, sharing words of encouragement and reflecting on the hard work, resilience, and growth that brought the Class of 2026 to this milestone. His remarks served as both a celebration of how far the seniors have come and a reminder of the exciting opportunities that lie ahead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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As always, one of the highlights of the evening was the series of skits performed by both faculty and students. These lighthearted performances brought plenty of laughter to the room and captured the personalities, inside jokes, and shared experiences that made the past four years so memorable. The student skit quickly became one of the most talked-about parts of the night. Clever, energetic, and well done, the student performance had the room laughing from start to finish and was a clear standout of the evening.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The celebration also recognized Grant Goelz as this year\u2019s Most Congenial Senior, an honor that reflects his positivity, friendliness, and the lasting impression he has made on those around him. Another meaningful tradition of the evening was the ringing of the freeness bell, as each senior took a moment to mark the culmination of years of hard work, perseverance, and dedication.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The PSE Senior Celebration was a joyful and fitting tribute to the Class of 2026. An evening that captured the spirit of the department and the strong connections built along the way. Filled with laughter, recognition, and shared memories, the event was a wonderful sendoff for the graduating class as they prepare to begin the next chapter.<\/p>\n"},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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