USC Athletic Director Mike Bohn welcomed everyone. Then he presented the Marv Goux Award to Tim Tessalone. Trojan Candy followed Tim as he walked off the stage.
Then Trojan Candy went to the other end of the stage to take pictures.
Before the team was introduced, Trojan Candy had a few minutes to take pictures of friends in the audience. I had to move fast!
Now, it was time to meet our 2022 USC Football Team. Coach Riley introduced Defensive Backs Coach Donte Williams and Defensive Coordinator Alex Grinch.
Check out Ray’s picture of Caleb Williams and his USC Victory Sign!
FIGHT ON, Caleb! FIGHT ON, Shane! FIGHT ON, Justin! FIGHT ON, USC Football!
As the fireworks were exploding, Trojan Candy ran over to the last Trojan Guild of Los Angeles first row table to take a picture. I ran in front of the Song Girls and trumpets as Conquest was being played! FIGHT ON, USC Song Girls! FIGHT ON, Spirit of Troy!
Here is my picture of the third TGLA table. Standing from left to right were Susie McKeever, Christine Conway, Jim Herrera, Rose Sapia, TGLA President Sandy Johnston, Jeanne Niotta, Karen Chima, and Marcia Montez. Sitting from left to right were Mrs. Gary Bryant Sr. (mother of current Trojan #1 Gary Bryant), Gary Jr.’s brother, Gary Bryant Sr. (father of current Trojan Gary Bryant).
Trojan Candy then took pictures of family and more friends. This picture includes my sister Patti Poon, who, like I, is a TGLA member. From left to right were Patti Poon, Christine Conway, TGLA President Sandy Johnston, Dr. Cathy Creasia and her daughter CC Creasia.
Now it was time for family. From left to right in the back row were my brother-in-law Dudley Poon, my son-in-law Gen, grandson Kane, daughter Kelly and grandson Zane. In the front row is my sister Patti Poon and two dear friends, Lai Tan and Genaro Carapia.
Trojan Candy joined my family for this picture. Left to right: Patti, Dudley, Zane, Kane, Gen, Kelly, and Yours Truly, Trojan Candy.
Table friend Michael Yee said “Good Night and Keep Fighting On!”
What a memorable Salute to Troy!