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.
Trojan Candy took this picture of Nikki Leonard's family first. Her parents Don and Dana and brother Ryan Leonard.
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.
Next, Trojan Candy met Dani Geiger's family. Dad Mark, brother Evan, Mom Annette, and Danielle's boyfriend Ty.
Further in the tunnel was Niki Withers' family. Her parents Michael and Yvonne and brothers Cody and Ashley.
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.
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.
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.
The second Senior introduced was #15 Nikki Leonard. Her parents Don and Dana, Nikki, brother Ryan, and Head Coach Mick Haley.
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.
The fourth Senior introduced was #3 Niki Withers. Cody, father Michael, Niki, mother Yvonne, Ashley Withers and Coach Haley.
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
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
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.
In the Bashor Lounge four friends smiled from behind the counter. Alexandra Bitterlin, Julian Bonse, Scott Wandzilak and Suzanne Ebner were busy working.
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.
Trojan Candy saw the Spirit Squad first.
Then, I was able to take a picture of the USC Song Girls posing with a fan.
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.
Senior Center Nico Falah said a few words to his team.
Then, Nico held up the sword for "Conquest."
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!
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!
