Annual Alumni Weekend

Alumni weekend turns into another successful event

By Armond Prude


CINCINNATI, OH.— This past weekend marked another successful Alumni Weekend in the history of the University of Cincinnati. From the annual parade, an opera performance, reunion dinners, to the ever so popular Sigma Sigma Carnival, this alumni weekend was one to remember. Visitors were surely not going to leave the Queen city without having an all around good time.

The annual Alumni weekend celebration kicked off on Thursday night with an Alumni reception. All of the UC alumni in attendance were given the opportunity to catch up with their former classmates as they kicked off the long agenda of events. All that came out to the Kingsgate Marriott were catered with appetizers, drinks and entertainment.

The following morning provided our UC family with the UC spirit needed for the rest of their fun filled Friday. All proud UC alum came out to join in celebration for the MainStreet Stride. Everyone from our Bearcat alumni, students, staff and fans came out to march through the uptown campus displaying their Cincinnati pride. This was a fan favorite especially to our proud alumni members such as Richard Worthy. Mr. Worthy commented on the parade, stating that, “This is always a proud moment for us University of Cincinnati alumni, we take exceptional pride in representing our allmumatur”.

Following the parade, UC alumni were given the chance to share the pride in music that the CCM program brings us. Alumni were able to experience the quality performance skills of the College Conservatory of Music and their exceptional members. Premiering in 1896, La Bohème is Puccini's quintessential romantic opera about love, tragedy and the bohemian life. This was an excellent performance and received rave reviews by members of our alumni. A true appreciation for musical skill was shown by the applause of the audience.

Next, was the ever so famous trip to the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Gardens. Visitors enjoyed all day discounts to one of the best zoos in America. The Cincinnati Zoo is an exceptional example of the pride and tradition that is deep rooted into the city of Cincinnati. The zoo offered these visitors a view of everything from African elephants to rainforest frogs. The new rainforest exhibit is world renowned and has brought satisfied visitors from all over the country.

The annual Sigma Sigma carnival was the biggest hit of the weekend. The 69th annual Carnival once again drew in a massive crowed as members of our UC family came out to have a great time. Saturday’s weather was excellent and remained that way as the crowd came out to enjoy the best that spring has to offer. Proceeds from this event went towards a future gift for the university. Having a chance to attend this event I was able to ask alumni member of the graduating class of 1974 and Cincinnati native Allen Spencer how he felt about the annual parade and the alumni weekend as a whole. Mr. Spencer told me that “This is the highlight of my spring being a UC graduate… this time of the year is when I cannot be more proud to have attended the University of Cincinnati”.

To being things to a solid finish, alumni members were sent out with a classic Sunday brunch. The Golden Bearcat Club hosted a lovely meal consisting of everything that the appetite could desire. 
President Nancy Zimpher and the University of Cincinnati Alumni Association were their to host honor towards all alumni members who graduated fifty or more years ago. Alumni members were honored to witness the appreciation that the UC program had shown to them throughout the entire weekend.

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