Being part of someone’s big day
Posted by Michelle on Sep 23, 2002 in Michelle
I don’t write much about work events but today was something special.
Camille Little, a women’s basketball player I’ve watched since she first hit varsity committed to play for UNC today. I’ve emailed with her mom over the years and I drove up to Winston for her announcement.
 Camille Little poses for a shot with her dad Robert and her mom Elaine. |
The announcement wasn’t really drama, it leaked out it was UNC but I didn’t want to miss it being official.
So I sat there in the sun out front of her church, with her family, friends, coaches and church family all there for her day. Her mom came out and hugged me, and she was all lit up with joy and pride.
Camille made her announcement and they gave her Carolina Blue roses as everyone cheered. I felt like part of the day, just lucky to see something like that in person – the fulfillment of a dream for her and her family.
I interviewed her, took some photos, got one with mom and dad. As I left one of her church deacons kindly made sure I knew how to get back to the highway and I was on my way back to home.
I’m sure I’ll see Camille play much more in the future, wearing the hallowed baby blue but for now, this was her best appearance.
