True We’ll Ever Be: UH Traditions with Lalaine

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Lalaine is a sophomore psychology major here to celebrate the diverse tapestry of traditions that makes more than just a university. From the exhilarating rush of Frontier Fiesta to the and celebrations of homecoming. Each tradition at carries with it a unique story. It’s a living, breathing testament to the power of shared experience and collective pride. As the alma mater says, true will ever be. Take it away, Lalaine.

– Thanks, Alex. Hi, y’all. My story starts in a small border town of Laredo, Texas. I always knew that I wanted to go to a college outside of my hometown. Now that I’m here at the University of Houston, it is everything that I thought it’d be. Since my time at UH, I have been exposed to a countless number of opportunities. Becoming a campus tour guide opened up my perspectives about the university and I learned more about our campus traditions, including Cougar Red Friday, rubbing the Cougar pop for good luck and our Cougar hand sign. Students also get free admission to the Houston Zoo where our live Cougar mascot shots of the seventh blesses your class ring before commencement. And don’t forget Frontier Fiesta, a student run tradition dating back to 1939. As our centennial approaches, I love showcasing my Cougar pride through and through whether that be on a tour or proudly wearing my scarlet red on a Cougar Red Friday. Not only is rich in our campus culture, but it is also rich in its history. There are generations of Cougs that have established careers and contribute to the success of UH and are always willing to help our future Cougs reach their goals and succeed. Being a Coug goes beyond four years. The past two years for me have been nothing but a dream. No matter what you wanna do with your future, UH is the perfect place to help you achieve your goals. The University of Houston is the launchpad for my dreams and I’m so excited to see where this journey will take me. That’s all for me. Take it away, Alex.

– Thanks, Lalaine. In our short time here, we’ve seen the Pride alumni have in Houston. With over 300,000 alumni, you can’t go anywhere without seeing former Cougs wearing Cougar Red on Friday. Thanks again.