Brenda
Bradshaw's Retirement Party
January
21, 2011
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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
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John Glover takes his turn to express his
best wishes on a massive greeting card
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Brenda scrutinizes her retirement activites on that amazing cake
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Craig Smibert, David Isenman and Alex Palazzo come out to wish
Brenda well...and maybe discuss the merits of early retirement!
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After describing Brenda's many accomplishments,
Chair Reinhart Reithmeier presents her with flowers
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Past Chair Peter Lewis who hired Brenda describes
the BIG impact she has had in the office
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Undergrad Secretary Roy Baker tells how Brenda did an
amazing job keeping the undergrad portfolio under control
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Enjoying the many testimonials to Brenda
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Business officer Carol Justice gives a heart-warming
perspective of Brenda's work (and play!) in the office
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Finally time to cut that cake and ......enjoy!
(no custom decorations were destroyed in this activity)
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Brenda prepares to open what appears to be a rather
small retirement gift from the Department....
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....and then reacts to the realization that she is being sent to
Vegas to see her beloved Cirque de Soleil!
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How much will Brenda miss us and be missed...one photo says it all!
Photos by Victoria Igacs
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