When I talked to Coach Hess yesterday afternoon, the team was stuck in the Grand Rapids airport after being delayed several hours due to storms. As they were waiting for their turn to load up and take off, Coach tells me that they continued to chant "we're number 1!" and were in generally good spirits. Although I haven't heard from any of them yet, I can tell from the uploaded Facebook pictures that they did arrive safely and I will post an update as soon as I hear anything.
Cate Skirving, K'10.
June 21, 2009
June 18, 2009
Wow. I cannot believe that in a less than 12 hours we will be on a bus at 5am to start our journey to China (followed by a 13 hour plane flight, of course). Being a senior, I have been running around like a chicken with my head cut off trying to graduate, plan for next year, say bye to some amazing people and best friends, and spend time with my family who came a long way to see me. So, while leaving, planning, and packing are a little crazy for me right now, I could not be more thriled that I get to spend more time with my team and embark on a unique, once-in-a-lifetime experience. I know this trip is going to do so much for the team next year and I am so glad as a senior that I can still be involved and try to impart any last wisdom and knowledge to my favorite girls :). Anyways, I have to go pack, but I am so so excited for all there is to explore and discover in China. Bring it on! Cory
Corydon Graves, K'09
Corydon Graves, K'09
June 17, 2009
Almost there!
China is three days away and I am really excited! I keep checking the weather on the internet and I can tell it is going to be hot hot hot 8) <---smiley face rocking sun glasses (obviously!). But I guess I'll take China's hot summer over Kalamazoo winters ANY DAY. Well, i have to finish packing! I can't wait to see everyone!.....and to see China of course. <3 Carly
Carly Zeitlin, K'12
Carly Zeitlin, K'12
June 9, 2009
“A journey of a thousand miles must begin with a single step.” ~Lao Tzu, Chinese Philosopher
It’s an adventure to be sure, and we have already taken several steps! We’ve all heard stories of traveling teams but none of us has ever yet had the opportunity to compete in a foreign country. This will be a first in Kalamazoo College Volleyball history and in all of our own personal histories. As I write from my office at Kalamazoo College, I have a Chinese calligraphy print on the wall which means Crisis and Opportunity. I also have calligraphy on my back which means “Believe”. This particular journey of fifteen-thousand miles is the result of much belief blended into amazing opportunity.
In one week, the Hornets and our fellow travelers will be in the air en route to Beijing. Please follow along as we update our blog on a daily basis with adventures and pictures of the day. Our gratitude goes out to all who have helped us reach our fundraising goals throughout this past year; to everyone who helped us host the visitors from The Shanghai Volleyball Association in September 2008, and to anyone who has helped us prepare for this journey. Thank you from the bottom of our little Hornet Hearts.
To all the incoming Hornets and those who could not make the trip, use this space to stay connected with us as we create stories that will propel us into our 2009 season. And finally, you may think that it was Green Day who said “Every new beginning comes from some other beginning’s end” when in fact it was Seneca, the Roman philosopher, who wrote it down first. So to Megan and Cory, our seniors who will graduate this Sunday: while this is the end of your journey with the Hornets, let this trip be an adventure to propel you into the next phase of your lives.
Let’s go!
Jeanne Hess
June 12, 2009
Kalamazoo, Michigan
It’s an adventure to be sure, and we have already taken several steps! We’ve all heard stories of traveling teams but none of us has ever yet had the opportunity to compete in a foreign country. This will be a first in Kalamazoo College Volleyball history and in all of our own personal histories. As I write from my office at Kalamazoo College, I have a Chinese calligraphy print on the wall which means Crisis and Opportunity. I also have calligraphy on my back which means “Believe”. This particular journey of fifteen-thousand miles is the result of much belief blended into amazing opportunity.
In one week, the Hornets and our fellow travelers will be in the air en route to Beijing. Please follow along as we update our blog on a daily basis with adventures and pictures of the day. Our gratitude goes out to all who have helped us reach our fundraising goals throughout this past year; to everyone who helped us host the visitors from The Shanghai Volleyball Association in September 2008, and to anyone who has helped us prepare for this journey. Thank you from the bottom of our little Hornet Hearts.
To all the incoming Hornets and those who could not make the trip, use this space to stay connected with us as we create stories that will propel us into our 2009 season. And finally, you may think that it was Green Day who said “Every new beginning comes from some other beginning’s end” when in fact it was Seneca, the Roman philosopher, who wrote it down first. So to Megan and Cory, our seniors who will graduate this Sunday: while this is the end of your journey with the Hornets, let this trip be an adventure to propel you into the next phase of your lives.
Let’s go!
Jeanne Hess
June 12, 2009
Kalamazoo, Michigan
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