Senior Day not a big draw for seniors

Story by Andrew Mechum

     The University Advancement and Alumni Affairs office hosted a get together for graduating seniors in Reynolds hall complete with free T-shirts and food.  While they were prepared for as much as 80 percent of the fall graduates, they weren't prepared for the combination of bad weather and fickle seniors.

UM staff wait to hand out Zaxby's to seniors.

    Despite a low turnout everyone in attendance enjoyed the food provided by Zaxbys and walked away with a new T-shirt and tote bag courtesy of Alumni Affairs.  While students scarfed down their food in between classes, representatives from Alumni Affairs petitioned seniors to stay involved with UM after they move on.

    As seniors enjoyed their final week of classes Senior day afforded them an opportunity to reflect on their time at Montevallo.

    When asked what he won't miss after graduating from UM Omar Newsome said, "The food, the cafeteria."  Newsome added that this year's remolding of the cafeteria greatly increased the quality.

A senior finds the right size for her Alumni T-shirt.

    Senior Jamie Beam had nothing but high praise for UM and its campus saying, "I really liked the small campus feel.  It has an atmosphere that no other college has in Alabama."

    All 190 seniors may not have shown their faces at Senior Day but it can be certain all will be present to get their degrees come graduation day.
   For further information on how to stay involved with the university after graduation visit the Alumni Affairs website.