The Baylor Lariat · Aug 31, 2022
Baylor football game days: from outside the gridiron
Baylor Spirit Squad cheers on the Bears against the University of Oklahoma on Nov. 13, 2021. Baylor University Photography Database photo.By Lily Nussbaum | Arts and Life Intern
While Baylor football battles it out on the field week after week, certain people and programs behind the scenes carry on Baylor traditions and create the well-known atmosphere of excitement at McLane Stadium.
On game days, it’s easy to recognize the Baylor Spirit program. The program is composed of four entities — the Co-ed Yell Leaders, the All-Girl Yell Leaders, the Songleaders and the mascots, Bruiser and Marigold — all spearheaded by Kristen Hankins, their leader and the director of spirit and traditions.