The word “family” is often overused in our hyperbole-laden culture, its underlying meaning misconstrued. Last Sunday’s fourth annual Rose Cup, however, embodied the true spirit of the Trojan Family.
More than 100 USC student-athletes and coaches from 12 teams paraded onto Marks Stadium’s tennis courts for a little competition, a number of shanked backhands and a ton of support.
Women’s tennis player Giuliana Olmos first created the event four years ago in support of teammate Kaitlyn Christian and her mother Rose, who was battling breast cancer at the time. Since Rose’s remission, the Rose Cup has grown each year to become a staple of the Trojan Outreach program.