Dolphin Pride with Bobby and Maggie

Segment #2 from Jacksonville University

Transcript

With its competitive Division I athletic programs, JU offers the atmosphere of a small private school with the exciting perks of a bigger public school. From its legacy basketball program to its powerhouse lacrosse teams, school spirit is at an all time high here. Let’s head over to the brand new Basketball Performance Center to meet a brother-sister duo full of Dolphin pride. Bobby, Maggie, please take it away.

 

– Thank you, Alex.

 

– Thank you, Alex. Hey, everyone. With seven Jacksonville University legacy relatives and a brother about to graduate, I knew I had to check it out. While JU has an amazing nursing program, what really sold me was our campus community. When I was accepted to JU, I got a surprise visit from our spirit team right outside of my front door, welcoming me to the JU family. The Sirens dancers caught my eye, so I auditioned immediately and made the team. I was at every home basketball game, cheering on our teams. Since becoming a member of the dance team, my teammates have encouraged me to become involved even more. Now, I’m a student ambassador, a Diamond Girl for our baseball team, and a member of Alpha Delta Pi, where I hold a leadership position and it’s only my first year.

 

– With 17 Division I athletic programs and free games for every JU student, cheering our Dolphins is a central part of the campus experience. Before every basketball home game, we have a pre-game tailgate party at the plaza with live music, food trucks, beer garden, and big student giveaways. It is easily one of my favorite traditions on campus. As a fanatic student section leader, I’m responsible for keeping the crowd hyped during the games, something my dad even gets involved in as we yell JU back and forth across the court.

 

– J! U!

 

– Ask any of our opponents and they’ll tell you Swisher Gym is the toughest place to play in the Asun Conference. All of our Dolphin student athletes are amazing competitors who dominate on the court, on the field, in the water, and in the classroom. As a group, our student athletes have one of the highest collective GPAs on campus. Leaving JU this year will definitely be one of the hardest goodbyes, but I’ll be back to cheer them on. Fins up, future Dolphins.

 

– Fins up, future Dolphins.

 

– I love it, multiple generations of Dolphins getting rowdy in true JU style. It’s a family affair. I remember those games in Swisher Gym when I was a student and I’ll never forget friends and fans cheering me on when I played on the JU Men’s Soccer Team. Fins up, Bob and Maggie.

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