Saturday, November 25, 2017---Women of Troy Volleyball Senior Celebration
Trojan Candy was able to have access to the Galen Center court for the Women of Troy Senior Celebration before the USC-UCLA volleyball match. Thank you, SID Jeremy Wu!
I saw some families gathering in the tunnel before the ceremony began.
![Don, Dana, and Ryan Leonard Don, Dana, and Ryan Leonard](2017/wvb19r.jpg)
Trojan Candy took this picture of Nikki Leonard's family first. Her parents Don and Dana and brother Ryan Leonard.
![Alex, Dee and Bob Abercrombie, Jameson, and Ashley Alex, Dee and Bob Abercrombie, Jameson, and Ashley](2017/wvb20r.jpg)
Brittany Abercrombie's family posed with beautiful flowers for her. Brother-in-law Alex, her parents Dee and Bob Abercrombie, friend Jameson, and sister Ashley.
![Mark, Evan, and Annette Geiger, and Ty Mark, Evan, and Annette Geiger, and Ty](2017/wvb21r.jpg)
Next, Trojan Candy met Dani Geiger's family. Dad Mark, brother Evan, Mom Annette, and Danielle's boyfriend Ty.
![Michael, Yvonne, Cody, and Ashley Withers Michael, Yvonne, Cody, and Ashley Withers](2017/wvb22r.jpg)
Further in the tunnel was Niki Withers' family. Her parents Michael and Yvonne and brothers Cody and Ashley.
![Tom Whalley; Melanie Meyer; Adam Levin; Hayze, Zane, Quade, Trae, Stevie, and Kristin Meyer-Whalley Tom Whalley; Melanie Meyer; Adam Levin; Hayze, Zane, Quade, Trae, Stevie, and Kristin Meyer-Whalley](2017/wvb23r.jpg)
Senior Reni Meyer-Whalley had the largest family. Father Tom Whalley; Mother Melanie Meyer; Uncle Adam Levin; and brothers Hayze, Zane, Quade, and Trae; and, in front, sisters Stevie and Kristin.
![Rachel, Alex, Jordan, and Mark Dunn Rachel, Alex, Jordan, and Mark Dunn](2017/wvb24r.jpg)
Trojan Candy was able to take just one more picture of Jordan Dunn and her family before the ceremony started. Jordan is with her sister-in-law Rachel, brother Alex, and dad Mark.
I had to run out of the tunnel and on to the court as soon as I could because the ceremony was starting. Luckily, I made it in time.
![Dani Geiger with family and friends Dani Geiger with family and friends](2017/wvb25r.jpg)
Trojan Candy missed taking a picture of #21 Dani Geiger being introduced. I'm so sorry, Dani! So, I took this picture of Dani and her family and friends after the match ended.
![Don, Dana, Nikki, and Ryan Leonard and Mick Haley Don, Dana, Nikki, and Ryan Leonard and Mick Haley](2017/wvb26r.jpg)
The second Senior introduced was #15 Nikki Leonard. Her parents Don and Dana, Nikki, brother Ryan, and Head Coach Mick Haley.
![Mick Haley and Trae, Zane, Hayze, Stevie, and Kristin Meyer-Whaley; Adam Levin; Reni Meyer-Whalley; Melanie Meyer; Tom Whalley; and Quade Meyer-Whalley Mick Haley and Trae, Zane, Hayze, Stevie, and Kristin Meyer-Whaley; Adam Levin; Reni Meyer-Whalley; Melanie Meyer; Tom Whalley; and Quade Meyer-Whalley](2017/wvb27r.jpg)
Senior #14 Reni Meyer-Whalley was next. Coach Mick Haley; brothers Trae, Zane, and Hayze; sisters Stevie and Kristin; uncle Adam Levin; Reni; mom Melanie Meyer; dad Tom Whaley; and brother Quade Meyer-Whalley.
![Cody, Michael, Niki, Yvonne, and Ashley Withers and Mick Haley Cody, Michael, Niki, Yvonne, and Ashley Withers and Mick Haley](2017/wvb28r.jpg)
The fourth Senior introduced was #3 Niki Withers. Cody, father Michael, Niki, mother Yvonne, Ashley Withers and Coach Haley.
![Jameson; Alex; Dee, Brittany, Bob, and Ashley Abercrombie; and Mick Haley Jameson; Alex; Dee, Brittany, Bob, and Ashley Abercrombie; and Mick Haley](2017/wvb29r.jpg)
Senior #6 Brittany Abercrombie was introduced next. Family friend Jameson, brother-in-law Alex, mother Dee, Brittany, father Bob, and sister Ashley and Coach Haley
![Rachel, Adrienne, Jordan, Mark, and Alex Dunn and Mick Haley Rachel, Adrienne, Jordan, Mark, and Alex Dunn and Mick Haley](2017/wvb30r.jpg)
The last Senior, in the tunnel and on the court, was #5 Jordan Dunn. Rachel, mom Adrienne, Jordan, dad Mark and Alex Dunn and Coach Haley.
There were so many people on the court taking pictures that I couldn't take a picture of the six Seniors facing me. Here's the best I could do. Nikki Leonard, Brittany Abercrombie, Jordan Dunn, Reni Meyer-Whalley, Niki Withers and Dani Geiger. Congratulations and FIGHT ON, Nikki, Brittany, Jordan, Reni, Niki and Dani!
FIGHT ON, USC Women's Volleyball!
Friday, November 17, 2017---John McKay Center and UCLA Rally
![Gail Nagaoka and Trojan Candy Gail Nagaoka and Trojan Candy](2017/rally01r.jpg)
Trojan Candy's afternoon started with the USC Associate's Reception. My friend Gail Nagaoka and I posed with Traveler. Then, we walked over to another reception at Heritage Hall.
![Alexandra Bitterlin, Julian Bonse, Scott Wandzilak and Suzanne Ebner Alexandra Bitterlin, Julian Bonse, Scott Wandzilak and Suzanne Ebner](2017/rally02r.jpg)
In the Bashor Lounge four friends smiled from behind the counter. Alexandra Bitterlin, Julian Bonse, Scott Wandzilak and Suzanne Ebner were busy working.
![2016-2017 USC Athletes 2016-2017 USC Athletes](2017/rally03r.jpg)
Now, it was time to take a tour of the John McKay Center. My tour group walked down the Heritage Hall stairs past this picture featuring 2016-2017 USC Athletes. We continued into the John McKay Center.
Once outside, Trojan Candy walked over to the Heritage Hall patio to get a good spot to take pictures and videos of the upcoming USC "Jock" Rally for the UCLA football game.
![Spirit Squad Spirit Squad](2017/rally10r.jpg)
Trojan Candy saw the Spirit Squad first.
![Song Girls Song Girls](2017/rally11r.jpg)
Then, I was able to take a picture of the USC Song Girls posing with a fan.
![Spirit of Troy Spirit of Troy](2017/rally12r.jpg)
After waiting for fifteen minutes, Trojan Candy finally heard them. The USC Spirit of Troy led by the Song Girls marched into the Heritage Hall patio.
![Nico Falah Nico Falah](2017/rally16r.jpg)
Senior Center Nico Falah said a few words to his team.
![Conquest Conquest](2017/rally17r.jpg)
Then, Nico held up the sword for "Conquest."
![Paul, Wyatt, and Shannon Schmidt Paul, Wyatt, and Shannon Schmidt](2017/rally18r.jpg)
After the rally ended, Trojan Candy was able to meet the parents of two players. I took a picture of Wyatt Schmidt with his dad Paul and mother Shannon. FIGHT ON, Wyatt!
Then, I spoke with friend Nico Falah and took his picture with his parents Manzur and Cathy. FIGHT ON, Nico!
Another exciting afternoon on campus.
FIGHT ON, USC Football!