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Tears and smiles as parents pen bittersweet letters to new students

The notes of pride and encouragement will be delivered to the students after classes get underway.

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It’s a USC tradition that can bring some parents to tears — literally. Amid the frenzy of Move-in Day, parents are invited to write a letter to their new Trojan, which will be delivered after classes begin. It’s a time for thoughtful reflection, words of encouragement, and enough emotion to fill the Coliseum. Take a look at some of this year’s proud letter-writers.

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