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Trojan Candy arrived right at 5:30 p.m. for the reception in the Founder's Room in the Galen Center. There were several players already inside.
Trojan Candy bought some raffle tickets from friends Paige Hines (1/31/2014) and Sara Hughes (1/31/2014).
More sand volleyball players arrived and I was able to take these pictures.
Seniors Natasa Siljkovic (9/2/2010) and Sam Hirschmann
At this point, Trojan Candy decided to interview as many Seniors as I could. Sam Hirschmann agreed to let me interview her first.
Sam majored in Communication and minored in Occupational Therapy. Sam has played volleyball since she was nine years old. She started playing indoors first, then moved outdoors to the sand when she was a Sophomore at USC. Her favorite book is the Art of Racing in the Rain. She said that it was a story about a dog and a race car driver. Sam likes all kinds of music...especially country. Friends Paige and Sara also like country music. Is there a trend here with sand volleyball players? 
Sam is especially interested in organic skin care and would like to start a skin care line. She would love to start a business with Kirby. Trojan Candy can see why....they both have beautiful young skin! Sam is from a Trojan Family. Her older brother Jimmy played on the USC Men's Volleyball Team in 2005 to 2007. FIGHT ON, Jimmy! Her family likes to travel. Sam has been to Mexico, Europe, Canada, Japan, Costa Rica and South America! Lastly, Sam said that her favorite food is ham. Trojan Candy loves ham, too. Congratulations and FIGHT ON, Sam! At left is Sam with her mother Laura.
Another Senior was nearby. Brooke Fournier majored in Human Biology. She wants to be a Physician Assistant after she graduates. Brooke started playing volleyball when she was in the 4th grade and switched to sand volleyball in high school. 
Jack Johnson is her favorite music artist. Brooke said that she loves to read. Her favorite book is Hunger Games by Jody Picult. About food....her favorite food is pasta, and she loves to bake chocolate cookies. Her boyfriend is Micah Christianson, who is on the USC Men's Volleyball Team and is also on the USA Volleyball Team. FIGHT ON, Micah! FIGHT ON, Brooke! At left are Brooke with her dad Keith and mom Michelle.
Trojan Candy was able to take two more pictures of players before dinner was served.
Master of Ceremonies Leland Waters started the program with a few introductions and some fond memories of the past season. Then Head Coach Anna Collier took the stage. She thanked all the coaches, staff and athletic department workers. Then, she recalled the journey of the 2014 season. Our team had a great run and started 22-1. We finished 3rd in the nation and our pairs team of Sara and Kirby (5/6/2013) won the National Pairs Title. Coach Anna said that "Each win was a thrill, and each loss was a lesson. The growth of this team has been amazing!"
Next, Coach had the players introduce one another by pairs.
They are Sevana Dvorak, Alexx Murphy, Nicolette Martin, Allie Wheeler, Kelly Claes, Paige Hines, and Sarah Hughes. The coaches gave each of the seven Freshman a USC blanket "to keep you warm during your journey."
The awards were given next.
Peter Kurzeka has come to every banquet since January, 2012. He is working in Orange County. We talked a little about our Women of Troy water polo team and the upcoming NCAA tournament. Peter won four NCAA Men's Water Polo Tournaments in a row! My brother-in-law Dudley took this picture of Peter and yours truly. FIGHT ON, Peter!
With that, Trojan Candy says, "Good Night!"
FIGHT ON, Women of Troy Sand Volleyball!