You might think that what is possibly the greatest love story in the history of UConn would have ignited at a place like Mirror Lake or the Dairy Bar. But this epic Husky love story has its roots in The Jungle, as McConaughy Hall on the Storrs North Campus was iconically known. It was there in the late 1980s that eight women — most freshman residents of the third floor — and eight men —most freshman residents of the fourth floor — met and began dating.
Not so surprising in and of itself.
More surprising is the eight marriages that resulted.
And what truly defies belief — and all accountable odds — is that three decades later, all eight couples are still married. (Among them, they’ve had 21 children — six of whom, so far, have become Huskies themselves.)
Their friendships, too, have endured over time and distance. The couples still get together regularly for dinners, celebrations, Pearl Jam and Foo Fighters concerts, and, of course, Husky games. In fact, they gather so frequently that they keep a spreadsheet of which couples are attending each event. Still, some had not been back in Storrs for many years, and none had stood center court at Gampel Pavilion. Until now. UConn Magazine reunited the entire group in early December, at the Alumni Center’s Great Hall and at Gampel, to share photos, stories — and some marriage advice.
