The bridge between goals and By Stacey Walters
The bridge between campus and the Armington Building holds a special place in the hearts of many. Not only does it serve as a physical connection between two important locations, but it has also become a symbolic bridge for forging meaningful relationships. For students, faculty and staff alike, this bridge has witnessed countless moments of connection, collaboration and camaraderie. It is not just a pathway but a space where ideas are exchanged, friendships are formed and memories are created.
Brooke Shadd Walters
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Brooke Walters ’03 still cherishes a special memento from the evening she and her husband, Shadd Walters ’02, met on the Armington Bridge on September 9, 1999.
“During the back-to-school bridge dance, Shadd sent over a handwritten note on a small piece of paper that read, ‘Call me.’ I was never allowed to call boys growing up. They had to call me,” said Brooke. “So I responded by passing it back with my number for him to call me.” That is where their story began, and Brooke still has the note in her possession today.
Deciding to attend UPIKE was the most significant decision for both of them. Shadd was grateful he could play on the men’s golf team while earning his degree close to home, and Brooke promised her mother she would stay at a local college her first year and loved it so much she did not want to leave. 28
UPIKE MAGAZINE | FALL/WINTER 2023
