Trojan Candy volunteered for the "USC Alumni Day of SCervice" in Town and Gown. We made necklaces for cancer patients at the USC Norris Hospital. On the way back to my car, I peeked in at the Trojan Invitational in Loker Stadium.
Standing among several famous USC Track Alumni names on plaques, I saw two friends.
CoCo Ndipagbor and Jessica Davis smiled when I called out to them.
Trojan Candy will attend the USC-UCLA Track Meet at Loker Stadium on Saturday, April 27th. Naturally, I will take lots of pictures!
FIGHT ON, USC Track and Field!
Another gloriously sunny day at the Merle Norman Stadium. Our Women of Troy Sand Volleyball Team played the Lady Bruins.
There was much excitement and anticipation in the stadium. Before the match began, some members of the USC Men's Volleyball Team passed out free pizza.
During the match, an "old" friend sat down in the row below where I was sitting. It was so nice to visit with London Olympics Silver Medalist Marathon swimmer and USC Senior, Haley Anderson (6/12/12). Trojan Candy congratulated her on her dual NCAA victory in the 500 yard and 1650 yard freestyle events. Haley is the first Trojan to win the 1650 yard race! I asked her if she will try to swim in the 2016 Olympics. She said that she will go for it. FIGHT ON, Haley!
There is nothing better than sweeping the Bruins!
FIGHT ON, Women of Troy Sand Volleyball Team!
Our Women of Troy Tennis Team is undefeated in Pac-12 Match Play so far! We played Colorado today on another beautiful, sunny day.
FIGHT ON, Women of Troy Tennis to another VICTORY!
Trojan Candy joined my fellow Trojan Guild members on a tour of the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising (FIDM) in downtown Los Angeles.
We met on the patio of the FIDM. I was able to take two group pictures of most of the ladies.
We were able to tour first the 2013 Motion Picture Costume Design Exhibit.
The costumes were fascinating! Some of the designers were nominated for this year's Academy Awards. Such creativity! No photographs were allowed otherwise I would have posted them.
Next, we were able to tour the school. Classes were in session. During the tour, it occurred to Trojan Candy that USC offers many of the same majors as FIDM. A few of the FIDM majors are Interior Design, Fashion Design, Film and TV Costume Design, Graphic Design, Jewelry Design, Textile Design and Merchandise Marketing.
After our tour, all of us went to lunch at the nearby El Cholo Restaurant. As usual, the food was delicious!
D'arcy McLeod and Ann Palmer, who planned the Special Event, did an outstanding job!
CLICK HERE TO SEE AN ALBUM of more of Trojan Candy's pictures of my fellow Trojan Guild members.
FIGHT ON, Trojan Guild!
Trojan Candy and my husband Jim rushed into the parking lot near the new Merle Norman Stadium. There was a line already. The first 200 fans to enter the stadium for the match against Loyola Marymount were given a Women of Troy beach towel. We both got one! They're beautiful!
As we looked for a place to sit in the bleachers, I saw two familiar faces. Lacrosse Coaches Lindsey Munday and Devon Wills waved hello. Naturally, I took their picture. It was such a bright beautiful day.
There are three courts now with two more courts to be built. The match is played in two rounds. First, two sets are played on courts 1 and 2 while an exhibition set is played on court 3. Then, three more sets are played in the second round. Non-stop action!
The Spirit of Troy came to support our women!
During the second round, as Jim and I watched Katie Fuller and Stevi Robinson play on court 2, Trojan Candy met a new friend. He is a USC Men's Volleyball Alumnus Frank Taylor. Frank played volleyball at USC in 1971-1974, and he majored in Business. Back then, all games were played in the old North Gym. He went on to earn his MBA from USC in 1975. Frank said that he met his wife Kay at an event on campus. Kay was sitting next to Frank in the stands. Another new friend! Kay also majored in Business and graduated in 1975. Frank works at a Life Insurance Agency, and he still plays volleyball at the Santa Monica Beach Club every week. Kay and Frank were watching their daughter Anne Marie Taylor, who attends Loyola Marymount, compete against Katie and Stevi. Katie and Stevi won SC's second match in a hard fought set. It was nice to see my Trojans win, and Trojan Candy also enjoyed meeting two new alumni friends. FIGHT ON, Kay! FIGHT ON, Frank!
Eve Ettinger partnered with Alexa Stonish on court 3 to win SC's third match. The last pairing was Bria Russ and Kirby Burnham on court 2 who won SC's fourth match.
So our Women of Troy won their first ever Sand Volleyball match against Loyola Marymount 4-1!
FIGHT On, Women's Sand Volleyball Team!
ASU attacked well at first. Our women fell behind 3-1 early.
Finally, we went ahead 4-3 midway through the second quarter with our good defense.
Once ahead, we never relinquished our lead. Our women won 11-7! There were the team handshakes.
Congratulations on a hard fought VICTORY! FIGHT ON, USC Women's Water Polo!