Kenny Darrell speeds to get his diploma, UT-Dallas, December 19, 2009; photo copyright Ed Darrell
December 22, 2009 5:07 pm
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
Posted by Ed Darrell
Categories: Education, Education success, Family, Higher education, Personal
Tags: Education, Family, Graduation, Higher education, Kenny Darrell, University of Texas at Dallas
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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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By Neil on March 7, 2010 at 1:14 pm
Thats wonderful Ed ,congradulations to Kenny
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By Gandolf on December 26, 2009 at 8:45 am
Congratulations! (And that is a really cool photo of Kenny on the stage)
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By george.w on December 25, 2009 at 7:47 pm
congratulations. you must be very proud.
Jonathan
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By jd2718 on December 25, 2009 at 8:43 am
Your writing really touches my soul!!!!
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By rc airplanes on December 25, 2009 at 8:25 am
Great pictures, Ed. Congratulations to Kenny!
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By Ellie on December 24, 2009 at 6:36 am
From another UTD grad (biology major here), yours truly, congratulations!
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