My blog about the Presidential Inauguration for Dr. Carol Folt is posted at my main "athletic blog" not here at the TGLA blog. It includes several TGLA members. CLICK OR TAP HERE to go to that article.
USC's Alumni Association sent out an email asking USC organizations to take pictures for a "Welcome Dr. Carol Folt" campaign and email them to University Communications. These pictures were to be shown on big screens during the Inauguration.
Luckily, our TGLA Board had a meeting today so that I could take pictures in front of the Doheny Library. I brought in University Communications signs that my husband Jim printed out for us to hold.
Here is the 2019 TGLA Board welcoming our new USC President Dr. Carol Folt! In the front row are Carol Thueson, Anna Liberovsky, Jean Getchell, Cathy Beyer, Barbara Hance and Terri Boyle. In the back row are Ann Palmer, Judy Lieb, Sharon Schmidt, Sandi Hamper, Nikki Dana, Patti Madden and Sandy Johnston.
Because Trojan Candy also wanted to welcome Dr. Carol Folt, I included this picture that Ann Palmer took of Anna Liberovsky, Barbara Hance, Trojan Candy and Terri Boyle. Thanks, Ann.
FIGHT ON, Dr. Carol Folt!
Trojan Candy decided to attend the Town and Gown "Back to School Scholarship Celebration" in order to interview one of our Trojan Guild scholars. Jessie Tien is a dual TGLA and Town and Gown Scholar. What an accomplishment!
When I arrived, all of the Town and Gown Scholars were inside for a meeting. Then, luckily, the scholars walked out to the patio. Trojan Candy walked around looking for Jessie Tien. Unfortunately, I couldn't find her. I did meet a young lady scholar, Samantha, who told me that Jessie was sitting at Table 9 with her. I thanked Samantha.
So, Trojan Candy walked around the patio still looking for Jessie.
They played outside first, then ushered all of the guests back inside. That is when, Trojan Candy walked inside.
Trojan Candy found Table 9. There was TGLA member D'Arcy McLeod sitting with several scholars.
Now I quietly interviewed Jessie as the food was being served. Jessie, who is from Walnut, is majoring in Occupational Therapy. She is a Senior doing Graduate work in Autism, Sensory Motor Networks, the Brain and Creatvity. More personally, Jessie likes to bake mochi. She enjoys Dragon Boat Racing. Jessie's favorite book is "Her" that is written by Margaret Atwood. Her favorite music artist is French Kiwi Juice.
Congratulations to all Town and Gown 2019-2020 Scholars!
Trojan Candy arrived a little early at the Skirball Cultural Center where the Rossier's Centennial Celebration was being held. I waited outside on the patio with my sister Patti, brother-in-law Dudley Poon and good friends Lai Tan and Genaro Carapia. Lai Tan, Patti and I were teachers and Genaro was a principal in the Los Angeles Unified School District.
The doors opened at 4:00 p.m. When the five of us walked into the lobby, we saw that there were several historic displays. Then, I saw two familiar faces. Delta Phi Kappa Sorority Sister Lily Nakatani and friend Sue Nakayama saw me also. Both of them were teachers. I asked them to join us. Then, Matt DeGrushe, Director of Major Gifts, walked over to say, "Hello."
Now, I walked outside and saw one of the guests of honor. Our TGLA member Carol Fox would be receiving the "Alumni Service Award."
Luckily, Trojan Candy was one of the first guests inside the large auditorium. Patti and I chose the first table located in the center of the room that was right in line with the podium. A perfect location to take pictures.
Later, Sandy, Rex and their three friends joined Sue and Lily.
Trojan Candy walked up the center aisle, sat in an open seat and took pictures and videos. The Chair of the USC Rossier Board of Councilor Reveta Bowers presented the awards.
Now, it was time to eat. There were serving stations in each corner of the room. The most popular station was the sushi. After a few bites, Trojan Candy took more pictures.
Now it was time to go home.
What a fabulous Rossier's Centennial Celebration!