Graduation Time
I am leaving for the University of Arkansas in 30 minutes; Jeff Grooms, a close friend and former student will be graduating with a degree in German and European history. Jeff, and his wife Amy Clothier were a part of the last AP European history class I taught in 2004 at CAC (N. Little Rock, AR). I enjoyed my time with both Jeff and Amy on and off campus. Having the two of them over to the house was always a treat. The entire Grooms’ family made my stay at CAC a joy. I taught Jeff’s brother Kendel my second year at CAC. Much like Jeff, Kendel was fun to be around on and off campus; he introduced me to the band Ho Hum one night while out at Little Rock’s Juanitas.
I think all of us have those we would love to work with. As jeff starts and completes his PhD in European history, I will be be recruiting him to be my colleague one day. The picture above is from Jeff and Amy’s wedding two years ago. I made a quick 7 hour drive north to attend.Today, it will be a very slow 9hr drive. Good luck in graduate school Jeff….We are very proud of your accomplishments. I will see you in a few hours.
May 10, 2008 at 4:52 pm
You are too cool. Have a great trip.
May 10, 2008 at 5:14 pm
Jeff needs a haircut. Or at least for his hair to not be prettier than mine.
May 11, 2008 at 4:10 am
I do not think he will be cutting it. Graduation went well.
May 11, 2008 at 10:21 pm
So this is the famous Jeff and Amy you are always talking about. I hope the trip is going well. You are coming back to Houston? I know how tempting it is for you to stay in Arkansas.
May 12, 2008 at 9:05 am
Hey, if you were at the UofA, you possibly witnessed my brother graduating as well. He received his Ph.D in History.
May 12, 2008 at 6:33 pm
Fine, I don’t care if he cuts it. It just needs to be less pretty than mine on a regular basis.