Cue the show tune, “Sunrise, Sunset.” Quickly go the years indeed.
For the second time in our lives, elder son Kenny and I experienced a university graduation ceremony together. This time he wore the gown, and I was the one who didn’t cry and disturb the audience.
Kenny got his diploma in neuroscience from the University of Texas at Dallas Saturday.
Here’s an almost-decent photo I got as he flew across the stage:
Kenny Darrell speeds to get his diploma, UT-Dallas, December 19, 2009; photo copyright Ed Darrell
At the bottom of the photo you can see a fellow in a UT-D green t-shirt — the official photographer of the day. Kenny’s elation showed so well, the photo that guy got turned up on UT-D’s website (photo #11 in the series).
[Update] Here’s the “official” photo of Kenny with UT-D’s President David Daniel.
UT-D President David Daniel shakes the hand of 2009 graduate Kenny Darrell
Some time in his high school days Kenny got the idea that he’s responsible for his own education. At UT-D he took control of his time and learning. His graduation is his own doing.
Congratulations, Kenny. I have it on good authority your parents are beaming.
Nice cap to the year.
Kenny Darrell, graduate from UT-Dallas, December 19, 2009
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Wow! Crazy what Google can dig up. Congrats to him!! I met Kenny in the jazz ensemble and bumped into him last night at a concert at the Meyereson!
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Thats wonderful Ed ,congradulations to Kenny
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Congratulations! (And that is a really cool photo of Kenny on the stage)
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congratulations. you must be very proud.
Jonathan
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Your writing really touches my soul!!!!
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Great pictures, Ed. Congratulations to Kenny!
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From another UTD grad (biology major here), yours truly, congratulations!
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