-RHA ran a really successful Benefit Week, culminating in a Haiti Relief Auction that raised over $14,000, among the biggest prizes were: the #1, 2, & 3 housing lottery numbers, a dinner with our President Fr. McShane, tickets and backstage passes to Mamma Mia on Broadway (donated by my dear friend Alyse Alan Louis, who currently stars in the show), and many more. I hosted the live auction, which was a bit tiring, but loads of fun. As an Executive Board member, I could not have been more pleased with the work done by our General Board members. Throughout the week, they stood up and took control of events in countless ways. The RHA is a really great opportunity for underclassmen (especially freshmen) to get leadership experience very early on, and this week reminded me of why I love it so much.
-Over spring break (March 12-20), I went to China with the Global Business Honors Program. Throughout our jam-packed week, we saw the Great Wall, Tian'namen Square, the Forbidden City, the Summer Palace, the Silk and Pearl Markets and much more. We also heard lectures on the Chinese culture and economy and met with business people who tried to paint a picture of what it's like to do business in the ever-growing nation. For me, the highlights were probably: sledding down the Great Wall on my elbows and stomach (there was a snowstorm), eating fried snake, shark, starfish, silkworm, centipede, bee cocoon and scorpion, and touring through the absolutely spectacular Summer Palace. It was my third trip with GBHP (previously, we visited London and Buenos Aires) and it has been an incomparable experience. Friend me on fb to see some great pictures.
-The third highlight of my March was our first Musical Improv show. I've previously spoken a bit about the club, but this was our first performance with an audience. The suggestion we received for our title was "minefield" and the song we were asked to perform was "That Hurt a Little." In the show, I played the evil villain, Mr. Johnson, the CEO of the Crocs corporation. I sent my minion, Jean, to find someone who would help her blow up mines, in order to inspire fear in the American people and to push them to buy the new mine-proof Crocs. It was a laugh-filled evening for all involved and I can't wait to do another.
I promise I won't make you wait as long next time.
