Some people are tired of the lack of spirit visible at Lipscomb athletic events, but this year a few students are stepping up with a new student-fan organization called Stampede.
T. J. Ojehomon, a Lipscomb junior, proposed and received approval for a business plan to start a new student-fan organization that is entirely student-run. Older Lipscomb students might remember the short-lived success of the LUnatics, but this new organization has its sights for a long-lasting impression on Lipscomb’s campus.
Stampede “seeks to be the student leaders of support for Lipscomb sports while continuously developing audience participation strategies for home and away sporting events.”
Lipscomb’s culture has been shifting over the years including changes to academics and spiritual development. And some people think athletics needs a change as well.
“The university is definitely heading into a new era with academic progress, spiritual development among the student body and overall campus growth,” Ojehomon said. “Athletics is making the same efforts to keep the pace, and Stampede will be a huge part of how far athletics can thrive.”
Stampede is a members-only club with special benefits for joining. For $25 per semester, members receive exclusive T-shirts and hats, reserved seating at basketball games, travel costs covered, food and an experience they’ll never forget. Students are not required to attend every sporting event on campus, but this organization means business when it comes to raising team morale.
Ojehomon said being a part of Stampede is one way that students can make their college experience more memorable.
“You only get four years of a true undergraduate experience, and it shouldn’t be wasted,” he said. “When you look back two or three years after you graduate and someone asks you, ‘How was your college experience?’ You don’t want to draw a blank. Stampede is here to be an incredible experience for Lipscomb students to always remember.”
The first meeting for students interested in joining Stampede is Tuesday, Sept. 4, at 10 p.m. in the Hall of Fame Room in Allen Arena.
“If you love supporting Lipscomb sports, don’t do it by yourself,” Ojehomon said. “Do it through us. Join the family.”
Click this link to view Stampede’s promotional video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8SbQrpzBcL0.