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Ram Vol. 86 Issue 18
ASURamPage.com
Feb. 28, 2020
ASU cheer team wins big at national competition ASU cheerleaders take first place in two events in Anaheim, California
Sophia Gravatt, copy editor
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ROTC VR Photo contributed by the ASU coed cheer team The ASU coed cheer team on Feb. 15 won nationals for the third year in a row. The team traveled to Anaheim, California, to compete against other colleges throughout the U.S. ASU won first place for the Band Chant Contest, first place for the Situational Sideline Contest and second place for the Fight Song Contest. For the Band Chant Contest, ASU competed against Portland State University, Greenville University, College of the Sequoias and Butte College. For the Fight Song Contest, they competed against Portland State University, College of the Sequoias, Butte College, Hawaii Pacific University and California State University Dominguez Hills. For the Situational Sideline Contest, ASU went up against California State University Dominguez Hills, Portland State University, College of the Sequoias, Butte College and Greenville University. Head Cheer Coach Kaylee King said the team practiced Monday through Friday from 6 a.m. to 8 a.m. to prepare their three routines. “It took a lot of hard work to make the routines clean and competition ready,” King said. “They pushed through several adversities and many early mornings to get ready for the big day.” She said the competition was very exciting. “There are thousands of cheerleaders everywhere, so the atmosphere is always an exciting one,” she said. “In our division, we faced five other teams for each routine, so the warm-up room is always intense.”
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King said because they only got one had many ups and downs along the way. shot for each routine, whatever they per- “To get here and be able to truly come formed was what was scored, making the together as one team and work as one to put competition very nerve-racking. out great performances made the wins so “Staying energized was a challenge sweet,” King said. “Every year we are remindas well, but they did it,” she said. “Something ed of how blessed we are to have the opportuabout the energy of the entire competition is nity.” electrifying.” Senior Heather Reatherford said she knew her team had three great routines and they did everything they could to win. “My favorite part was the bond of the team when we got to California,” Reatherford said. She said everybody clicks and is on the same page about winning but also having fun together. “I felt that all my hard work and early morning practices paid off in the end,” she said. King said she believed they had a good chance of winning. “I knew we would put out three sharp and well-executed routines,” she said. “There’s always the factor of not knowing what the other teams will bring to the table, but I was very confident in our material.” She said this seaPhoto contributed by the ASU coed cheer team son was overwhelming and
West Texas Collection presents A Day to Remember WTC and volunteers prepare a historical chronicling for the African-American community
Mbulelo Maqungo, staff writer
The West Texas Collection on Feb. 29 will conclude Black History Month by accepting donated primary and secondary historical sources relating to the African-American community of San Angelo. “We hope that students who are volunteering for this event are able to connect with community members and learn a little bit about the history of the area that they live in,” said Shannon Sturm, head of special collections and programs. “Hopefully that connection with the community and with history will cause them to be more interested in learning about the heritage of this area and of the people who were the founding members of the community in San Angelo.” Volunteers from multiple student organizations will be photocopying and photographing documents, photographs, heirlooms and letters from noon to 5 p.m. to be added to the West Texas Collection’s archives at the Bridge, formally known as the Ministerial Alliance.
Destiny Brown, event manager, said the name change was coincidental, but fitting. “Like the Living History event, I hope opportunities like this will bridge people together,” she said. “This get-together is the first of its kind. I want to encourage more conversations between students at ASU and San Angelo natives about their history.” As the Ram Page previously reported, Brown has coordinated different functions with a through line of untold stories from San Angelo’s African-American population. Donors will also answer questions to educate attendees on the personal items brought to the event. Brown is also accepting volunteers from the ASU community for processing items and conducting interviews. For more information, contact her at dbrown79@angelo.edu.