Julie and I spent the latter part of last week in Nashville, Tennessee to celebrate our daughter Taylor’s graduation from Vanderbilt University.
Taylor earned a degree as an English & History major as well as Communications Studies minor. She did it all with an excellent GPA and the kind of maturity that never caused us worry over her life choices.
Vanderbilt’s graduation ceremonies have a number of unique features, the most memorable one being a Strawberries and Champagne reception immediately following Commencement. That’s where we were able to view the University’s President up close and personal, meet a few of Taylor’s professors, and compare notes with other parents of graduates.
And it’s also where we got to see the largest mountain of strawberries on planet earth:
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Congratulations, Taylor!
The strawberry this is, indeed, unique! At least they don’t have to worry about coming up with a menu year after year. 🙂
And we are very proud of Taylor.
Congratulations, Taylor! You must be proud, Talbot, and you have every reason to be.
I’m so proud of her! You guys sure did a good job with her.
PS That’s a sharp tie you’re wearing, TD!
Mixed feelings, understandably, from a 1976 Volunteer alumnus. UT/Vandy has always been a bitter rivalry, sometimes involving oranges being catapulted from the stands. Maybe that’s why strawberries are served instead at such auspicious occasions. But for Taylor to graduate from Vanderbilt is a major academic accomplishment; kudos to her. Proud parents you should be!
Not sure which I like better — the tie or the mound of strawberries!
Aside from that, I remember the day in the parking lot with Taylor telling me she didn’t know which college she was going to go to yet. Can’t believe the time has passed so quickly!
Congrats to Taylor! I must agree with everyone else, the tie was a nice pick. I can tell you are both proud. What’s her next challenge? -Ben S.