The midnight serenade tradition (awkward, but sweet).
THE MIDNIGHT SERENADE TRADITION (AWKWARD, BUT SWEET)
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Remember those moments when the quiet of your study hall was suddenly punctuated by a distant, off-key chorus? Or perhaps you were part of the spontaneous, slightly embarrassed ensemble yourself. The midnight serenade. It was rarely about vocal perfection; more often, it was a clumsy, heartfelt tribute to a friend, a late-night birthday wish, or even a desperate attempt to procrastinate just a little longer before that looming deadline.
These weren't the Primal Screams we’ve all heard about, the cathartic release before finals. These were the more intimate, often unwritten rituals, born from the shared intensity of living and learning on these historic campuses. Midnight had a special power. It was when the libraries emptied, the campus took on a different glow, and the line between structured academic life and quirky student antics blurred. From hushed, late-night gatherings to the peculiar serenade under a window, these "secret" traditions weren't always in the handbook. They were passed down, whispered, and often executed with a mixture of irony and genuine affection.
For those of us currently navigating the exhilarating, often overwhelming, pace of academic life, these moments are the threads that weave our unique tapestry. For alumni, they are the unexpected flashes of memory that bring a smile, reminding us of the camaraderie forged in those formative years. Awkward? Absolutely. Sweet? Undeniably. These are the traditions that truly define a part of our journey, making the demanding path a little more human, a little more absurd, and a lot more memorable.
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