Grandma Whitney. May we all merit such a cool nickname. This one was given to alumna Hulda Crooks because she scaled Mt. Whitney some two dozen times—starting at the age of 66. As she told the Los Angeles Times: "When I come down from the mountain, I feel like I can battle in the valley again."
Now that we all feel inspired—and lazy—here are the random winners: Bruce Villescas, Christina M. Johnson, and Tara A. Witongco. Please send an e-mail to pr@llu.edu to claim your prize.
Today’s question also deals with an extraordinary woman.
The first graduate of Loma Linda University to serve in a foreign mission post was Meda Kerr, a 1907 alumna of the School of Nursing. What continent did she serve on?
E-mail your answer pr@llu.edu by midnight Monday, December 30, for a chance to win. We will publish the next issue of News of the Week on January 2.