Spirit Program Receives Awards at National Camp
July 31, 2012
Group earns a pair of first-place finishes, while Raider Red was named the Most Collegiate Mascot.
The cheerleading and pom squads pose with their trophies following another successful showing at camp. (Click photo to enlarge.)
Texas Tech University’s spirit program received awards at the National Cheerleaders Association (NCA) and National Dance Alliance (NDA) Collegiate Cheer and Dance Camp July 21-23 at Southern Methodist University in Dallas.
“Camp is always an exciting time because it’s the squads’ first time to perform in public,” said Bruce Bills, Texas Tech cheer and mascot coach. “I am very pleased with both cheer squads and the mascot’s performances and camp results. They represented Texas Tech and the spirit program very well throughout camp.”
The spirit program was awarded the following:
- Co-Ed Cheer: First Place Rally Routine, Gold Paid Bid, Superior in Gameday Routine and NCA Spirit Stick Winner
- All-Girl Cheer: Second Place Rally Routine, Bronze Paid Bid, Superior in Gameday Routine and NCA Spirit Stick Winner
- Pom Squad: First Place Team Dance, Gold Paid Bid, Excellence in Gameday Routine and NDA Spirit Stick Winner
- Raider Red: Most Collegiate Mascot and All-American Mascot
Raider Red poses at the camp with other mascots of the Big 12 Conference.
The following 12 cheerleaders were selected to be on the NCA All-American Collegiate Cheerleader Team: Jamie Balda, Noah Cagle, Coleigh Cheatham, Kymber Drake, Janelle Jackson, Nicole Mitchell, Laura Perley, Bradley Schaefer, Jessica Scott, Hunter Thompson, Bridgette Van Weezel and Regan Waits.
The following three members from the Pom Squad were selected for the All-American Dance Team: Kathleen Busch, Jackie Choi and Kortani Rettig.
“They were focused, determined and dedicated throughout their time at camp,” said Erin Harold, Texas Tech Pom Squad coach. “My team worked very hard, and truly deserved the awards they were given. Going to camp was a great way to start our season, and the Pom Squad definitely represented Texas Tech very well.”
Spirit Squads
The Texas Tech Spirit Program is part of the Center for Campus Life office, a division of Undergraduate Education & Student Affairs.
The Spirit Squads lead the fans in supporting the teams at football, basketball, and
volleyball games. They serve as ambassadors not only at athletic events, but also
at many different school functions. In addition, the Spirit Squads gladly participate
in their community by volunteering at local schools, charity events, and youth organizations.
Being a proud part of the Texas Tech Spirit Program is more than just a year-round
commitment. It means dedication from each member to maintain the school spirit of
the students, the alumni, and the fans.
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