Chris Tun ’25 caught up with Martin at the festival, asking her: What will you miss most? Martin replied that she’ll miss the people, the natural beauty and the intellectual life. “There’s almost nothing,” she said, “that I won’t miss.”
The note cards show the feeling is mutual. Memo Rodriguez ’22 told Tun, “It’s her last City Streets, and she started it, so we wanted her to feel loved and appreciated.”
Read from top left, first row, note 1: To search for a liberated mind with a teacher and friend, Hannah; note 2: Dear Biddy, I'll remember the time in Pre 0 2021 where you sat with us for two hours at Memorial Hill. We'll miss you!; second row, note 3: Biddy, thank you for working so hard to make my first year @ Amherst possible despite the pandemic; note 4: You made me prouder of my gayness, love you; third row, note 5: You have truly been such an inspiring and astounding leader. You will be truly missed, thank you for everything; note 6: Thank you, Biddy, for making a more inclusive Amherst community; fourth row, note 7: Thank you for riding the horse at the Bicentennial—that made my whole college experience; note 8: Queen Biddy! Farewell!; fifth row, note 9: Thanks for your service, especially in improving conditions and resources for international students!; note 10: Even though I never had the pleasure to speak with you one-on-one, it has been a joy to see your energy and enthusiasm shine at Amherst!