Yesterday my schedule opened up enough that I was able to make a quick trip up to Athens to visit some people and see the first meeting of the semester for Demosthenian.
For the most part, I’m happy to have graduated and be removed from most of the happenings of the society but I felt like I should go back this time since virtually all the members who are now seniors either joined or began coming to Demosthenian while I was president back during the fall of 2006.
It was nice to see everyone and I didn’t stay at the meeting too long, but it was a nice evening.
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| Demosthenian members Kim Moxley, left, and President Steven Etheridge, right, talk before the start of last night’s meeting. |
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| Members and guests converse outside the hall before the meeting. |
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| President Steven Etheridge looks out over the bench before the start of the meeting. |
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| Kevin O’Brien, takes his place in front of a portrait of Robert Toombs. |
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| Aileen is confused, Erin is not amused while Miles is in awe. |
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| Ahmaud wmiles while talking to another member before the start of the meeting. |
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| Steven gives his inaugural address. |
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| The Toombs oak resides under the lectern. |
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| Miles is all smiles while the society sings “Happy Birthday” to him while giving his treasurer’s report. |
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| Almost a full house for the first meeting of the semester. |
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| Casey Sharp presents the first resolution of the semester. |
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| The sergeant-at-arms sits in the doorway while members jump to get the floor. |
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| Alumnus Chris Chiego speaks against the resolution. |
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| Kim lets the speaker know they only have 3 minutes left while Miles goes “nom nom nom” on his pen. |
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| Phillip Brettschneider watches the debate. |
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| A guest surveys the crowd. |
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| Two guests watch Steve Dowell give a speech. |
| Non Demosthenian: |
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| The stove Frannie keeps on her porch. |
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| The fan in Frannie’s room. |
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| Frannie’s henna that she got just before leaving Yemen. |
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| © Frannie Fabian. It’s me on the phone with Danielle Moore. |
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Can’t say how happy I am to see the Hall that full. Love the pic of the Sgt. at Arms – it really captures the scene. Nicely done as always, Josh.
Those photos are lovely!
Great pictures! They bring back some major nostalgia for Demo and Athens. I always enjoy your photos, Josh. Keep up the good work.