Founders' Day Convocation

Founders’ Day Convocation

This was a surprisingly good convocation. I am a fan of short and sweet. I know that it was raining on Founders’ Day, but I was really hoping that more graduating Seniors would have shown up to walk. I was disappointed in this. Of course the chor did not let me down; they never do. Dr. Schwab did well in his presentation, and the speaker also did well. I am a bit bothered with the alma mater. I think that everyone should have to learn it. This is a new realization for me. But maybe it would boost school spirit and pride, and I think that this is something that Centenary is in drastic need of. Perhaps this is why not a lot of Seniors did not walk; they did not feel as if they owed it to their school to walk, they did not experience enough pride.

I personally thought it was a bit funny the things that they had put into the time capsule 50 years ago. Did they honestly think that the stuff would last? From what I hear, pretty much nothing survived in the time capsule. This is a bit sad, but people should have used their heads.

It is always interesting to see the faculty cruise around in their full regalia, although I do not know if regalia is the correct word. I love looking at all the colors and the different hats, and it is interesting to notice the order of the professors as it has to do with their time at Centenary. I would like to ask someone that was very near the beginning if they remember when they were last in line. An interesting thought indeed…it shows time’s passage.

Perhaps my favorite part of the convocation was the accent of Dr. Don. I believe that was his first name, and I do not remember his last name. His Wales accent was pleasant to listen to, and definitely made the entire event more fascinating.