Half Century Trojans (16) Candygrams

Saturday, August 24, 2024---Meet the HCT “Widney Alumni House Volunteer Award” Winner Larry Steven Londre

Congratulations to our Half Century Trojans Events Chair, Larry Londre, on being awarded the “Widney Alumni House Volunteer Award”. He will be awarded at the USC Voluntary Recognition Dinner on Friday, September 6, 2024, at Town and Gown.

Many thanks to Bob Frinier for nominating Larry for the award and for Charla Tindall in her effort to honor Larry with a tribute ad in the digital program book. Thanks to our members for contributing to her effort.

Now it is time to introduce you to our fellow HCT member Larry. I just met Larry in person last night at the USC Salute to Troy. He walked over to meet me.

Larry grew up in Ladera Heights and graduated from Loyola High School. At our University of Southern California (USC), he attended and earned the Dean’s List as an undergraduate and graduate student at both Marshall and Annenberg Schools. Larry has worked in Senior Marketing, Advertising, and Business Strategies and has been an Adjunct Professor, Senior Lecturer, a Presenter, and an Advertising Consultant. Just a few of the companies that Larry has worked for are DIRECTV, City of Los Angeles, State of California, Southern California Edison, Sheraton Hotels and Resorts, and Security Pacific National Bank.

Now, let’s list Larry’s volunteer activities at USC. In 1968-1971, Larry volunteered at Carver Community Center and East Costello Park for USC, teaching fifth and six graders to read and do math. He’s been involved in numerous volunteer activities for USC including every SCervice Day since 2012; Co-Chair of USC's Class of 1971 50th Reunion Program, and Events host of several Trojan SCupper's mentoring events, celebrating USC's traditions and transformation, part of USC Alumni Association (USCAA) and Society 53.

Larry’s community leadership awards and acknowledgments include

“Polished Apple” Award Recipient, honoring commitment to students at California State University Northridge (2008 and 2006)
USC Parents’ Association Teaching and Mentoring Award (2006)
Distinguished Professor, California State University Northridge (1999)
Outstanding Citizen Award, Los Angeles City Council (1993)
Special Excellence Award for Outstanding Achievement in Support of School’s Academic Goals at University of Southern California, School of Journalism (April 1993)
Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors “Salute to Larry S. Londre, for 25th Birthday Celebration of Music Center and Commitment to Performing Arts (1989)
City of Los Angeles Fire Department’s “Contribution to the Safety of Los Angeles” (1985)

Other volunteer activities have included:

At Loyola High School, Class Leader/Committee Member/Co-Captain/Co-Chair of 45th Reunion Program (2012), including 150 Anniversary programs; 50th Reunion Committee (2017
Board Director of the Advertising Club of Los Angeles (Ad Club), which evolved into Think LA, included Belding Awards volunteer nominating committee volunteer and Program Committee member. He served 25 years as chairman, of the Advertising Club of Los Angeles’ Summer Internship Program, plus helped create the Minority Advertising Training (MAT) Program.
Advisory Board of Directors of the California Special Olympics (1980-1984)

What an outstanding volunteer!

We are very proud of you, Larry!

Tuesday, March 19, 2024---Meet More Half Century Trojan Scholars

Today was our Half Century Trojan (HCT) Board Meeting. Before the meeting started, we were able to meet some of our 2023-2024 HCT Scholars.

Trojan Candy arrived just in time to meet Hayden Ranshaw. He is a sophomore majoring in Industrial Engineering and is also a Presidential and Viterbi Scholar. Hayden will graduate in Spring 2026. He had to leave for a class, but posed for me.

The second HCT Scholar I met was a sixth generation Trojan. Mark Stone is a Sophomore majoring in Finance Business Administration. Mark will graduate in Spring 2026.