Upcoming Grads Celebrate the End of the Year with Popsicles and Chicken

By: Mandy Steadman

On Tuesday April 22, 2014 the University of Montevallo Alumni Association hosted Senior Day in Reynolds Hall. During Senior Day, upcoming May and August graduates were able to hangout and enjoy some free UM memorabilia. 

Zaxbys Chicken Box

Those who attended had to donate two dollars to the Annual Fund in order to receive a free UM alum t-shirt, Zaxbys Chicken and a Popsicle from Steel City Pops. The Director of Annual Giving, William Crawford, said the two dollars each student donated will go towards upcoming campus events and celebrations. Plus, this allows the university to stay in contact with their alums.

"So we can stay connected to them once they graduate so we can keep them up to date on current events once they leave campus," said Crawford. 

Reynolds Hall was packed with Seniors during this event. Unfortunately, the chicken was about an hour late arriving which left a lot of seniors hungry and anxious. When the chicken did arrive, the line for the food circled around almost half of the room. 

Senior Day in front of Reynolds Hall

What about the December graduates? Don't worry, Crawford said the December grads will have a chance to enjoy their own Senior Day with t-shirts and food as well later in the Fall semester.

For more information on next semester's Senior Day, contact Crawford in the University Advancement Office.