Game Day at HPU with Ryan

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Let’s catch up with Ryan, a junior sales and healthcare management major and a super fan in HPU’s student section. With 17 Division I programs, Ryan’s story is all about how Panther Pride radiates throughout campus on game days here. Tell us more, Ryan.

– Thanks for that introduction, Alex. Game day at High Point University is truly something special. Growing up, I always played and loved sports, so being part of Division I school where Panther Pride shines through every game is an incredible experience. Here at HPU, game day’s not just cheering on our teams, they’re unforgettable celebrations that bring our campus together. Before every game, the excitement builds at tailgates filled with food, music, and friends. The entire HPU family shows up to support our Panthers. The minute you step into any of our stadiums or arenas, the energy is electric, the stands are packed, everyone’s decked down there purple and white, and our student section gets loud. We have our own chance traditions, and incredible halftime shows that make every moment feel big. Our Division I athletes bring so much pride to our university, and when March Madness rolls around, spirit reaches a whole new level. Watching our men’s and women’s basketball teams compete in March Madness on the national stage and the entire campus rallying together is something I’ll never forget. What I love most about game day is that it makes us be like one big family. Whether we’re watching soccer, basketball, lacrosse, volleyball, or any of our other teams, HPU students come together, they show up, they show out and show what being a Panther means. Even if you’re not an athlete, you still feel like you’re a part of the team, and the memories that you make, well, those are ones that you’ll tell your about one day. Being a part of these traditions have taught me the value of teamwork, unity, and community pride. HPU has shown me that passion and dedication extends well beyond the classroom, and these are lessons that I’ll carry with me in everything that I do. Not to mention, it’s just really, really fun. There’s an inside look at being an HVU super fan. Throwing it back to you, Alex.

– Ryan, you can almost feel the hype on game days here coming through the screen. We hope to see you on the Jumbotron in the Nido and Mariana Qubein Arena at a future basketball game. Best wishes, Ryan.