With Reunion behind us and summer quickly fading, classes will soon begin and K-Day is just around the corner.
Today’s image takes us back to K-Day 2009, when the event was still held at McLain State Park. Whether it was the excitement of outdoor activities, the chance to meet new friends, or simply enjoying the beautiful surroundings, K-Day is a cherished tradition that has always been a fantastic way to kick off the semester and build community among students.
As we look forward to this year’s K-Day on September 6, we’re reminded of how K-Day has left lasting impressions on many of us. What were your favorite K-Day moments? Do you have any advice for incoming first-year students? Share your stories in the comments!
K-Day 1961 was my, Carol Ann Schroeder Wait (1964), first date with my husband of 60 years. In those days K-Day was held in Copper Harbor and finding transportation was a challenge. My date, Don Wait (1963), had a friend with a car. Every car was packed like a circus clown car and ours was no exception. You really get to know each other in such close quarters. Few places in the world are as beautiful as the Keweenaw Peninsula in the Fall and that date was the beginning of our long and rewarding life together.
They still have it at McClain SP? What I remember from ‘79 was the biggest bonfire I’ve ever seen, diving off the lighthouse, and 10 guys paddling a driftwood log in water so cold it made your legs ache. 1000’s of people.