May 12: Britt's Graduation

May 12, 2013
Storrs and Broad Brook, Connecticut

Well, the big day is here: Britt's college graduation. We've missed a couple of graduations in the past few years (Sorry, Annette and Erik!!!) but have made many of the May/June festivities.This spring it was Britt's turn and we managed to make it here with a couple of days to spare.

I can honestly say that this was the first time I've ever been to the University of Connecticut (UCONN, not Yukon) campus before. I know I had a few years back in the '70s where things were fuzzy, though. The weather turned bright and sunny and it was a great day. We carpooled out to Storrs and met up with Britt and Brian, then found our way to the Gampel Pavilion. Originally opened in 1990 as the home of UCONN's Men's and Women's Basketball teams (although they now play most home games in Hartford), it's been a pretty good home for the sport: through 2012, the Huskies have a record of 151-22 at Gampel.

With thousands of students graduating, there are multiple sessions held throughout Graduation Weekend. We lucked out as Britt's group was scheduled for Sunday afternoon.  We secured a good parking spot with Brian's help, then got right in and selected good seats.  Pretty soon, the graduates filled their seats and the festivities began. Britt walked about 2/3 of the way through, and we were on our way out in a few hours.

Back at the house, Pat put on a small feast for a few guests, including Brian's Mom and Dad who came up from East Haven. Al fired up the chimenea to ward off the evening chill, and it was a nice end to a great day.

Here's a short video of Britt getting her diploma...