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The Virginia Sil’hooettes, UVA’s most award-winning a cappella group, celebrated their 35th anniversary this spring with an entire weekend of events dedicated to celebrating their alumni. Over 100 graduated Sils came back to grounds, including their four founders and many of the original members from the group’s inaugural year in 1989.

My dad (48 Econ) and me (77 Envi Sci) with “Mr. Jefferson.”

Delta Gamma Bahamas Party 1988. Fourth year. Married 2 years later!

When I was accepted to UVA in December 1990, my dad ordered a personalized license plate to celebrate the Class of 1995 before I had even stepped foot into LeFevre dorm for first year. After finding my car missing the prized plate more than once during my four years on Grounds, I had an extra for display. It seemed only fitting to wear the plate on gravitation day for the final walk down the Lawn. My car still bears the 1995 brand, and I often hear a honk and “Wahoowa” from fellow drivers.

Easters 1973, photo taken by husband of 49 years, Ron Higgins (Arch ’76), who wishes to note that his wife is a retired FNP and now a commissioned pastor in the Presbytery of the James!

43 years apart my son walks the lawn graduating from McIntire as I did in 1980 from the College. Ninth in the family at UVA.

Amber, Kristin, and I were the best fans in the building. This was a game against UNC.

UVA football game 1998

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