2008 Woodie Awards
Student Athletes Compete for First-Time Karaoke Title
Taylor Collier/Muleskinner
Issue date: 9/21/06 Section: News
The stage curtain was pulled and the colorful lights were ready for action. The chairs were properly placed, and the pizza was hot and waiting to be devoured by the hundreds of CMSU athletes that would soon pour into the Union Ballroom for what would be an unusual competition for athletes. No footballs or basketballs in this competition - oh no, this was time for karaoke.
The Student Athlete Advisory Committee sponsored the first-time Mules and Jennies Karaoke Competition Tuesday. Representing the men were teams in cross country, basketball, football and wrestling. Representing the women were bowling, basketball, cheerleaders, softball, cross country, track, volleyball and the Mulekickers.
Each team chose one song to perform on stage and was judged based on singing ability, showmanship, costume and energy and enthusiasm brought to the performance. Judging for the evening were Greg Valenzuela, John Hicklin, Kathy Anderson, Glenn Borum and Ryan Murray.
The karaoke competition was born from an already mandatory meeting in which all athletes must attend.
"Since they have to be here at the same time, we decided to have a fun karaoke event for them," said John Culp, sponsor for the SAAC.
The main goal for the night was to get all CMSU athletes together in one place so they have a better opportunity to know other athletes outside of their respective sports and to build support among each team, Culp said.
"If athletes don't support each other, why should the student body?" Culp said. "The athletes want to know other athletes on different teams. We hope this event brings unity with the athletic teams."
Brooke Henry, SAAC president, delivered an opening welcome speech to all athletes and turned the microphone over to the emcees for the evening, SAAC representatives, Ryan Irvin and Cody Varner track and field.
Kicking off the ultimate athletic karaoke competition for the evening was the women's bowling team. The team, who chose the song, "Killing Me Softly," confused the anticipatory crowd at first with their choice of a slow, tune. It wasn't long, though, that the crowd got involved by clapping and singing along with the team.
The Student Athlete Advisory Committee sponsored the first-time Mules and Jennies Karaoke Competition Tuesday. Representing the men were teams in cross country, basketball, football and wrestling. Representing the women were bowling, basketball, cheerleaders, softball, cross country, track, volleyball and the Mulekickers.
Each team chose one song to perform on stage and was judged based on singing ability, showmanship, costume and energy and enthusiasm brought to the performance. Judging for the evening were Greg Valenzuela, John Hicklin, Kathy Anderson, Glenn Borum and Ryan Murray.
The karaoke competition was born from an already mandatory meeting in which all athletes must attend.
"Since they have to be here at the same time, we decided to have a fun karaoke event for them," said John Culp, sponsor for the SAAC.
The main goal for the night was to get all CMSU athletes together in one place so they have a better opportunity to know other athletes outside of their respective sports and to build support among each team, Culp said.
"If athletes don't support each other, why should the student body?" Culp said. "The athletes want to know other athletes on different teams. We hope this event brings unity with the athletic teams."
Brooke Henry, SAAC president, delivered an opening welcome speech to all athletes and turned the microphone over to the emcees for the evening, SAAC representatives, Ryan Irvin and Cody Varner track and field.
Kicking off the ultimate athletic karaoke competition for the evening was the women's bowling team. The team, who chose the song, "Killing Me Softly," confused the anticipatory crowd at first with their choice of a slow, tune. It wasn't long, though, that the crowd got involved by clapping and singing along with the team.
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