An amazing cake illustrating Brenda's anticipated retirement activities
was a highlight of the party.
(expertly crafted by Carol's daughter Gina "master decorator"
Avola MacGregor
John Glover takes his turn to express his
best wishes on a massive greeting card
Brenda scrutinizes her retirement activites on that amazing cake
Craig Smibert, David Isenman and Alex Palazzo come out to wish
Brenda well...and maybe discuss the merits of early retirement!
After describing Brenda's many accomplishments,
Chair Reinhart Reithmeier presents her with flowers
Past Chair Peter Lewis who hired Brenda describes
the BIG impact she has had in the office
Undergrad Secretary Roy Baker tells how Brenda did an
amazing job keeping the undergrad portfolio under control
Enjoying the many testimonials to Brenda
Business officer Carol Justice gives a heart-warming
perspective of Brenda's work (and play!) in the office
Finally time to cut that cake and ......enjoy!
(no custom decorations were destroyed in this activity)
Brenda prepares to open what appears to be a rather
small retirement gift from the Department....
....and then reacts to the realization that she is being sent to
Vegas to see her beloved Cirque de Soleil!
How much will Brenda miss us and be missed...one photo says it all!
Photos by Victoria Igacs