We’ve Got Spirit

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All right, everyone. Let’s head over to the Schollmaier Arena to meet Allyson. She’s a junior majoring in child development, and she dances with the Showgirls on game day. So she can definitely tell us about athletics and school spirit. Allyson, hit it.

– Thanks, Alex. Hey, everyone and welcome to TCU. One of my favorite TCU sayings is that, we have a small school field with big school spirit. So we get the benefits of attending a small university. You don’t have to miss out on any of the exciting traditions or atmosphere that come along with game days. Here at TCU, Horned Frog pride radiates throughout the campus. Speaking of Horned Frog pride, I always like to say that game days are the best days and there are tons of ways to be involved. As a member of the TCU dance team, better known around here as the TCU Showgirls is the greatest honor and privilege. I just finished my rookie season on the team and it has been an incredible experience. Full of hard work, sisterhood, and of course, tons of dancing. As a Showgirl, my game days are an up close and personal experience. During football season, we start our days at the beautiful Frog Fountain. Here, we get to see our friends and family and take lots of pictures. From Frog Fountain, we be on parade into the stadium. Then it’s game time. There is no better feeling than stepping onto the field wearing our iconic Justin Boots and gorgeous uniforms. Watch closely. You may notice that we make up to three uniform changes a game. The excitement and adrenaline in the Amon G. Carter Stadium is a feeling like no other. Looking up into the stands on game day, fills me with such excitement and pride. And the best part of it all is that I get to dance and cheer alongside my best friends. Some of my favorite game day traditions include our Riff Ram cheer, singing the alma mater and high kicks. High kicks are big in Texas. So when the Horned Frogs win, we kick for each point scored. Well, football season is an incredibly exciting time. The fun doesn’t just stop there. You’ll also find the Showgirls dancing and cheering at basketball and baseball games as well as community events. So no matter what time of year it is, there is always a game to see. And we love to see the stands filled with Frog fans. TCU is proud to compete at the highest level of NCAA Division I sports as a member of the Big 12 Conference. Our student athletes excel not only in their sports, but in the classroom and in our community. So on game days, whether you find yourself on the field or in the stands, there’s a place for you here at TCU. As always, go, Frogs and back to you, Alex.

– Allyson, great job. It’s so fun to hear about game days on campus. I can feel the excitement of the student section cheering on the Horned Frogs. Thanks again for that. That was awesome. Cheers, Allyson.