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New students attempt to catch free t-shirts at Game Day 101. (Photo by Sarah Eunyoung Thompson)

Gallery: New students learn classic traditions at Game Day 101

September 8, 2024 by Daniel Curd and Sarah Thompson

Members of the freshman class of 2028 participated in the second annual Game Day 101 on Friday, right before the first home football game against the University of West Georgia Wolves. The newest Wildcats learned the ACU fight song and participated in several traditions.

New students gather on the stands of Anthony Field during Game Day 101. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
Tyler Gaylor, senior accounting major from Richardson, and James Bradshaw, junior theatre major from Sachse, host Game Day 101. (Photo by Sarah Eunyoung Thompson)
New students attempt to catch free t-shirts at Game Day 101. (Photo by Sarah Eunyoung Thompson)

Presli Mallory, cheerleader and junior communications and disorders major and from Arlington, holds out free t-shirts. (Photo by Sarah Eunyoung Thompson)
Students cheer for a t-shirt giveaway during Game Day 101. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
New students practice the hand motion for a First Financial first down. (Photo by Sarah Eunyoung Thompson)

Members of the Pom Squad perform at Game Day 101. (Photo by Sarah Eunyoung Thompson)
New students wave their towels while PJ Martinez, Associate Dean of Student Engagement, sounds the siren. (Photo by Sarah Eunyoung Thompson)
New students wave towels while PJ Martinez, Associate Dean of Student Engagement, sounds the siren. (Photo by Sarah Eunyoung Thompson)

Tyler Gaylor, senior accounting major from Richardson, James Bradshaw, junior theatre major from Sachse, and PJ Martinez, Associate Dean of Student Engagement, sound the siren at Gameday 101. (Photo by Sarah Eunyoung Thompson)
Students compete in a head to head hamster ball race during Game Day 101. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
New students hold up their WCs at Game Day 101. (Photo by Sarah Eunyoung Thompson)

New students hold up their WCs at Game Day 101. (Photo by Sarah Eunyoung Thompson)

Filed Under: Multimedia, Photo Galleries Tagged With: game day, Game Day 101, gameday 101

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About Daniel Curd

Daniel is a photographer from Denver, Colorado. He is an Advertising/Public Relations major hoping to go into media creation. When not taking photos, he can be found in the library studying with friends, listening to music, or watching one of his favorite movies. For any additional photos captured by him, visit: DanielCurd.com

About Sarah Thompson

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Other Multimedia:

  • Gallery: Seniors reflect and worship during Candlelight Send-off

  • Gallery: Students battle it out in Wildcat World Cup Smash Bros. tournament

  • Gallery: Students gather at the Bullock Brothers Ballpark for a sold-out game

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