I've always been a bit of a spelling & grammar Nazi. Today I was reminded of a common f-up that many people make regarding the use of the word "alumni". Folks, the word "alumni" is plural and "alumnus" is singular. If you are referring to yourself only, you should say, "I am an alumnus of The University of Alabama." If you are an alumnus who thinks you're an alumni, then you shouldn't have become an alum in the first place. Let's keep our eye on the ball, shall we? Toodles.
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this tickles me. I am certainly no spelling/grammar queen bee but am easily irked. I think it must be a result of mrs. Henley at MBHS. That is my only explanation for these things!
How about just saying you are a GRADUATE of the University of Such-and-Such? Far less pretentious and easier than trying to sort out the Latin suffix.
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