COUNTDOWN
On
the 12th and 13th of February, all of you who are
graduating (doesn’t that sound good?) should come by Countdown to Commencement.
If you’re anything like me you probably have trouble deciphering what
some of Trinity’s event names actually mean – other than the Sophomore Ice
Cream Social, of course, which I immediately
understood. Here’s what you’ll find
at Countdown: tables with information
about caps and gowns, invitations, class rings, financial aid, and much
more. There’s also a table where you’ll
receive your membership card for the Alumni Association, along with some swag
and a great little book with answers to LOTS of questions about everything from
choosing a wine in a restaurant to benefits planning. It’s really fascinating, and maybe the most
useful book you’ve ever received.
There’s more information about Countdown
elsewhere in this newsletter. Don’t miss
it!
I’ve
volunteered at this event for several years, and it’s always a joy to meet
students who are finishing their studies at Trinity. And sometimes, when I hand a student a
membership card to the Alumni Association, I see on the graduate’s face a
realization that this isn’t like joining a student organization. It’s more like entering a new relationship
with Trinity. Some graduates leave a
school and never look back. For them,
graduation is like breaking up – it’s over and done, no more obligation, on to
something new. For others – and I hope,
for you – graduation is simply a change of status, a milestone to
celebrate. The ties that bind you to
Trinity give you a common bond with thousands of others of us who also have
been enriched by the experience. Like us,
you may want to express your appreciation for this opportunity, and your
continuing affection for the people and places that have been so important to
you for the last four years, by being an active participant in the life of our
school. There are many ways to do
this. Find one that’s right for you and
you’ll find this countdown to graduation just signals a new and satisfying way
to be a Trinitonian.
Talk
with a fellow Trinity alum at Countdown
about some of the ways to stay involved with Trinity wherever you go, and
whatever your circumstances. You’re
joining a GREAT community!
Happy
Valentine’s Day! (And don’t forget the rodeo!)
Geary Reamey
Alumni Sponsor
Alumni Sponsor
