WHOSE HOUSE? COOGS’ HOUSE!

Exploring the organizations that keep our school spirit fierce.

When it comes to school spirit, the University of Houston Cougars are fierce. From the beloved live cougars that have filled Shasta’s shoes to the dedicated students who live out the Cougar spirit each and every day, there are many who contribute to the palpable UH pride that permeates across campus and beyond.

In the impressive mascot pushups, the recognizable BLAZE siren and the traditional Friday wearing of red, the power of Cougar pride can be seen, heard and felt in tailgating lots, game-watching parties and sports bars across the country. Meet the groups leading the charge.

The Spirit of Houston

As the backbone of UH pride, the Spirit of Houston consists of several groups led by industry professionals and made up of passionate students who dedicate countless hours to perfecting performances, mastering halftime shows and truly demonstrating what it means to show Cougar spirit. Groups include:

• Cougar Brass Basketball Pep Band

• The Spirit of Houston Cougar

Marching Band

• UH Cheer

• UH Cougar Dolls

• UH Feature Twirlers

• UH Mascots

The Spirit of Houston Cougar Marching Band

Known for its diehard support of Cougar sports teams on and off the field, the Spirit of Houston Cougar Marching Band is the largest spirit organization on campus. These talented students devote their evenings, weekends and game days to perfecting energetic performances in a variety of musical styles. They bring their all to events across campus and around the country. Any UH student with high school band experience can audition for one of the 270 coveted positions.

Frontiersmen

For 75 years, the Frontiersmen have been fearlessly and actively promoting Cougar spirit and supporting the University in any and all endeavors. Recognizable by their light-wash jeans, tan dusters and cowboy hats, the Frontiersmen play an active role on campus and hold many key student leadership positions. Their duties range from displaying the Texas and UH flags during football games to participating in on-campus events, such as Frontier Fiesta, to representing UH at community events and charities, including the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, Sunshine Kids, Cougar Cookers and the “H” Association.

Student Section, Bleacher Creatures and Coogs of CV3

Nothing quite compares to the sea of scarlet you see flooding the stadium, punctuated with outstretched Cougar hand signs and body paint , while fans’ hoots and hollers ring in your ears. Revving up the excitement in the student section of the game day crowd are the Bleacher Creatures and Coogs of CV3. They are members of UH’s “organic” spirit groups, and they are among the University’s most passionate student fans—known for clever antics, wearing costumes and making the student section the place to be on game day.

Did You Know?

The iconic UH Cougar hand sign, which is made by folding the ring finger of the right hand toward the palm of the hand, dates back to 1953, when Shasta I lost a toe in a cage door.

University of Texas students caught wind of this accident and mocked the cougar’s injured paw by making the sign during a