Ryan's Night

On a very special Friday, Zach, Ryan, and Matt (the photographer) set out on their bikes to Haigis Mall to catch a bus.

They were on their way to The Moan and Dove, where Ryan would be celebrating his graduation not only from UMass, but from the bar's Mug Club.

6 months and 10 days, 172 (plus two!) beers. A task of true devotion to the wonder of beer.

The man had a right to be proud.

And all of our friends were there...

Zach,

Laura and

Fredo.

Megan,

Kendra,

even Mr. Karb.

Matt was there,

and Adam too.

Allie,

Briana,

and Ashley.

Jeff,

and Greg,

and Ashley,

and Nick.

There was Ethan,

and, of course, Ryan.

Last, our bartender.

Soon, it was time for the reading.

And what a reading it was. Ryan, all smiles, had done it!

But something was wrong. It wasn't the right mug!

There, perfect: Farmer Ryan.

Congratulations, Ryan! What a bar. What a semester. What a night. What a guy!

Words, pictures, and video
by Matthew McVickar.
Thank you everybody!