Inside the Maxine A. Smith University Center Ballroom, University of Memphis seniors excitedly line up to participate in a beloved University tradition. The tables are decorated with festive flowers and décor with fine china and wrapped silverware expertly arranged at each seat. As the seniors file in and choose their seats, servers fill their glasses. There is a palpable buzz in the air as the room begins to fill. This isn’t a fine dining restaurant experiment, it’s the Senior Class Luncheon. This completely donor-funded event is dedicated to celebrating the senior students’ hard work and sends them off on the next phase of their journey feeling accomplished. Door prizes tailored to young professionals are raffled off. The seniors also get a chance to hear their class president and other peers share words of wisdom and congratulations. Now in its 10th year, this tradition has become a favorite. The Senior Class Luncheon would not be possible without the generosity and vision of Geor...