UD sophomores donate shirts, celebrate class year

11:09 a.m., May 21, 2012--The University of Delaware Alumni Association (UDAA) and Office of Alumni Relations took part in the Residence Life Laird-a-palooza event on Saturday, May 12.

The UDAA gave members of the Class of 2014 T-shirts as part of a sophomore class T-shirt swap to help them show off their class pride. 

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In return, sophomores gave over 130 of their own used T-shirts, which will be donated to Goodwill Industries. 

The swap focused mainly on the T-shirts but also gave the sophomores a chance to find their names on the Class of 2014 banner, to vote on ideas for their junior class event and to decorate flowerpots with UD inspired items.

Brianna Aloia, an elementary teacher education major from Wycoff, N.J., transferred to UD in the fall of 2011 from the University of Alabama. She said she was thrilled to be able to sign the banner and to feel part of the class with which she will graduate. 

In addition, sophomores were given the opportunity to vote on their favorite idea for a junior year event to be held sometime in 2012-13. A “Halfway There” theme was the clear front-runner. More information about this event will be shared once the Class of 2014 returns from summer break.

Regina Donato, associate director of reunions and student programs for the Office of Alumni Relations, said the purpose of the T-shirt swap was two-fold -- "to connect with sophomores who will one day become proud UD alumni, and to benefit a local charity in the spirit of service."

“Our students are our future, and the best ambassadors of the University,” Donato said. “In a few years, the Class of 2014 will graduate, and though they will go out into the world as alumni, they will be Blue Hens forever.”

About the Office of Alumni Relations

The Office of Alumni Relations is the chief liaison between the University and the worldwide alumni body of over 151,000 living alumni, which is represented by the UD Alumni Association. Alumni Relations coordinates major events as Alumni Weekend, reunions and prestigious alumni awards. The office also manages all volunteers and events for the regional alumni clubs across the country and around the world.

Photos by Lane McLaughlin and courtesy Office of Alumni Relations