unfortunately, i cannot convince branford marsalis to join me. but i am still determined to make this a memorable. so i did do a lot of research to put me fully in the unc groove. since i arrived this morning, i have already climbed the bell tower and signed by name. i have sat on the days the bench, i challenged the chancellor to ridicule contest and got my butt whipped. i drank out of the old well for good luck. someone told me to be careful since some fraternity guys had just been there, but i went ahead anyway. finally, i joined a flash rave at the library. but i watched, and for the record, did not join a group of speakers run across the pit in to theul and then sing the alma mater. it has been a great morning, and i have not even played a few rounds of senior bar off yet. i am feeling almost as prepared for today as you graduates are. you have made it. you have done it. you have earned it. i am sure this week has been spent reliving memories and retelling stories. i know there will be more of that tonight. right now, i want you to take a lo