Interview #1- OU: Complete

We have had a marvelous time here in Norman, OK.  It started with a very early wake up Friday morning and were in the air by 0730.  We had a stop in Chicago along with a delay, but arrived in OKC before 11 am.  Lunch was at Matthew's favorite, Chik-Fil-A and checked into our room before going to OU.  The weather was gorgeous, sunny and warm, perfect for a walking tour. Some of Jeff's friends from his college days met us for dinner at a steakhouse. It was very good and we enjoyed our little reunion. Our evening wasn't over yet.  We had to shop for a new tie, and go to Kinkos to make a few changes to the portfolio. It turned out great!  Matthew got a teal and black tie and a blue striped tie, and would decide which one  to wear in the morning.  Even though we were tired, Braum's ice cream was in our mind, so we stopped and had some yummy ice cream before going to sleep.  Didn't take long to sleep, we had a long but fun day.

Today was another early day.  Sign in at audition day was at 0830.  Grabbed a quick breakfast and headed to campus.  Matthew decided to wear the blue tie and when we arrived, the color scheme for the day was blue.  How cool is that?  The itinerary was all planned out. Met the teachers and some students, heard from the financial aid and housing offices and then Matt went on with the tech profs for a workshop and tour.  Jeff and I had a Q+A session with financial aid, housing and faculty followed by a tour.  It was very interesting and helpful.  Everyone had lunch together in one of the small theatre stages.  Matthew and the other 5 techie applicants went upstairs and had their interviews together as a round table discussion. It lasted two hours. Jeff and I walked around a little then found waited patiently in a comfy lobby and then in the green room at the theatre. We even had a chance to call and talk to our moms. Matthew reported  that the interview went well and that he should here from the theatre department in two weeks.

With the interview complete, we had the rest of the day to do fun stuff like: eating at CiCi's Pizza, more shopping, and going to the Lloyd Noble Center, a sporting event venue, to watch #1 ranked Men's Gymnastic Team, University of Oklahoma, take on #8 University of Michigan.  It was fun to watch, had great seats and had a good outcome.  OU won the meet as a team and the All Around winner was from U of M.  I like floor exercise, rings and high bar the most.

It is night time and we are tired.  The guys are sleeping and I should get to sleep soon. Tomorrow is church in the morning, perhaps a little sightseeing in OKC and fly home tomorrow evening.  It's been a great time, and went by quick.  Posted pictures on our photo album.

Interview #2 at Western Michigan, Friday March 16th.

Good Night.

Gracie