Image: A members of the student team attempts to bring in some runs to even out the score at last year’s Faculty & Staff vs. Students Kickball Game, which the faculty and staff team ultimately won. Photo by The Signal reporter Travis Pennington. — A members of the student team attempts to bring in some runs to even out the score at last year’s Faculty & Staff vs. Students Kickball Game, which the faculty and staff team ultimately won. Photo by The Signal reporter Travis Pennington.

Students, faculty & staff put on their game face

By Alexandria Smith Last updated Oct 11, 2015 118 0

Image: Members of the student team high-five after scoring another run for their team at last year's Faculty & Staff vs. Students Kickball Game. Photo by The Signal reporter Travis Pennington. — Members of the student team high-five after another run is scored for their team at last year’s Faculty & Staff vs. Students Kickball Game. *Photo by The Signal reporter Travis Pennington*.

Spirit Week here at UHCL is a campus tradition that is created to bring the UHCL community together to celebrate school spirit. All events are open to students, faculty, staff and alumni.

As a part of Spirit Week, a Faculty & Staff vs. Students Kickball Game will be held at the Delta Fields Oct. 13 at 6:30 p.m., and it is not too late to sign up. The event is sponsored by Campus Recreation and encourages everyone to find that inner school spirit and register to play before the deadline of Oct. 12. This is a chance to play kickball with classmates and faculty, just like in elementary school. The big question is, who will win this year, the students or the faculty?

“Last year the faculty won the game, but I think this year the students will come out with a bang,” said Jacob Crawford, campus recreation coordinator. “I would encourage all the students and staff to come out and support or participate. It is a great environment to be around and everyone has a really good time when they are out there.”

Even though the rivalry between the teams is friendly, it does get competitive. John Dietz, chemistry major, participated in the kickball game last year and did not hold back on the friendly trash talk during the game.

“This field is our classroom and we are about to show you a lesson… in defeat,” Dietz taunted the faculty team. “I hope you brought your study guides, because you’re about to get practically destroyed out here. Bring it!”

School spirit at UHCL can be shown through decorating offices, wearing blue or green, spreading the word around campus and participating in festivities.

“I believe this game is important because it lets faculty and staff, as well as the students, get out and interact with each other while having fun at the same time,” Crawford said. “It also sheds light on our Campus Recreation program as well as the PASA organization.”

This event is an opportunity to meet new people and come together as a Hawk family.

“I am signed up to play this year and we are hoping for a big turnout,” said Kent Case, student assistant center coordinator. “I know the students will play hard, but I think the faculty will pull through again this year and come out on top.”