A Delta in Hawaii

Aloha!

My name is Kelly Schricker and I am a rising Senior. This summer has been indescribably amazing thus far. Immediately after exams, I left the mainland for Hawaii. Because my older brother graduated from Hawaii Pacific University with his second degree, there was a great need for celebration in our family! After a few days in Waikiki, our parents joined us on the island. Mike made us all very proud as he walked across the stage in a Steelers jersey, cap and gown, and an assortment of Hawaiian leis.

A few days later our family left for the beautiful island of Kauai with my brother's girlfriend and best friend who came along for the adventure. Here, we hiked the cliffs of the North Shore, snorkeled the reefs of Tunnel's beach, surfed the waves of Hana lei beach, and waded in the warm water of Queen's Bath. We snacked on fresh coconuts, pineapple, and shave ice. Jumping off rocks into some of the clearest water on earth 20ft below was by far my favorite thrill. Needless to say, we enjoyed every aspect of paradise to the fullest. Although this marked the end of my parent's vacation, I was lucky enough to stay for another week.

Back in Waikiki, I tried coconut beer as well as Japanese beer, ate spectacular sushi, and hung out with the friendliest and most relaxed group of people. On my last night of the trip, Mike talked me into eating Japanese delicacies such as cow tongue, liver, intestine, and many others (surprisingly, I highly recommend them all). Before leaving paradise, I went out surfing with friends and said my goodbyes.

It wasn't until I was all the way back in Memphis that I realized I had brought back a unique souvenir, a surfing induced concussion that would required a trip to the ER. I have been back in Memphis for only a few days but I have already gone to Beale St. and had my fair share of amazing Memphis BBQ. The rest of my summer will be spent babysitting two adorable children and planning rapidly approaching senior events and parties.

Aloha y'all!
Kelly Schricker '10
Tri-Delta, Vice President- Public Relations
Rhodes College, Senior Class Social Chair