As members of the Journey of Hope South team slowly made their way to Victorville's Hook Community Center on Saturday morning, the cheers began to grow as weary cyclists battled rising heat to bring their cause into focus.
Surprisingly, the ride today was more difficult than yesterday’s. Part of that is the aches and pains from yesterday’s ride, but really, the mental part is what got me, mostly because the scenery was monotonous as we were essentially on one long road. I think overall people felt the same way; it just dragged on today. However, as a team, we really kicked butt. It really surprised me that everyone made rack time today.
Imagine a cross country bike trip, riding an average of 75 miles a day in the sweltering heat of summer across different state lines.
William Kennedy waved this year’s Pi Kappa Phi Journey of Hope bike team into Camp Twinlow late Wednesday morning as members completed the day’s short 35 mile ride from Spokane to the camp just north of Rathdrum. Kennedy, the team’s volunteer relations coordinator, is finally contributing to the event he has heard so much about.
In the Samoan language the word palagi is often used to describe a foreigner (white person) or outsider.
Matthew Shlonsky (Theta Eta #155), American University Class of 2014, was a leader within his chapter. During his time, he served as Vice Archon, Warden, rush chair and was a fixture at the chapter’s philanthropic and social events.
Photo Spotlight from Iota Omicron (Iona College): Chris Baker is starting training for his skydiving license.
Photo Spotlight from Clifton Vaughan, Epsilon Iota (UNC Greensboro): No place I'd rather be.
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