Published: May 08, 2007
QUEENS, N.Y.
The St. John’s volleyball team will embark on its historic visit
to Vietnam Tuesday night as the squad departs New York for Ho Chi
Minh City.
The Red Storm will represent the United States as the first
American team to play in the Vietnam Television (VTV) International
Women’s Volleyball Cup, which will be held from May 12-19.
“We are honored to have been chosen to represent our University
and our country as the first American collegiate women’s volleyball
team to compete in this tournament,” said head coach and 2006 BIG
EAST Coach of the Year
Joanne Persico-Smith.
After the conclusion of the tournament, St. John’s will travel
north to Hanoi from May 20-24. While in the capital city, the Red
Storm will continue the community service initiatives with a visit
to the Sisters of Charity and continue to learn about the history
of Vietnam. The Red Storm concludes its trip to Vietnam with a
two-day excursion to Ha Long Bay, one of the world oldest heritage
sites, where the team will be able to experience the scenic and
coastal beauty of Vietnam before returning to New York on May
24.
Along with the volleyball team, several University academic
programs will be in Vietnam during the month of May. Undergraduate
and graduate students will be attending a study abroad program,
while many professors and deans will be presenting papers and
visiting local Vietnamese universities to establish research
collaborations.
Fans can follow the Red Storm’s journey through Vietnam by
visiting www.RedStormSports.com for game recaps,
photo galleries and daily postcards from the team members.
“We are excited to follow up the momentous 2006 season with this
amazing trip,” said Persico-Smith. “It is one that will help us
prepare for the 2007 volleyball season and it is one that we will
never forget.”
For the most up-to-date information and statistics on St. John's
Athletics, please visit www.RedStormSports.com, or
call our hotline at 1-888-GO-STORM.
— Red Storm —