Friday, January 25, 2013

Spirit of the Week: Erin Crandall

Name: Erin Crandall
Hometown: Chicago, IL
Major: Education
Weenie Class: Fall 2011

It is not hard to see why this Chicago girl earned this title. Not only is she a dedicated member of Texas Spirits, but everyone can agree that she can immediately brighten your day with just her smile. Erin is a second year education major, who aspires to teach in low income schools in inner-city Chicago once she graduates. Here are a few fun things to know about this week's Spirit of the Week:

What is your favorite animal?
Elephants. Because when you're little and you have to do the animal game and match your name with an animal, elephant is the only animal that starts with an E.

If you had a theme song, what would it be and why?
Diva by Beyoncé. Only because I don't know any songs about being a princess...so a diva is the next best thing.

What is your most embarrassing moment?
At a Pluckers Meet & Greet, I stood up on the ledge and smashed my head against the TV that was above me. I proceeded to make everyone, including prospectives, touch the bump on my head for the rest of the night.

What is your favorite thing about Texas Spirits?
This is going to be really corny...but I love having a home away from home. Being thousands of miles away from home, it is comforting knowing that I have a family in Texas.

What makes your Ghoulfamily unique?
First, we're the best. That's obvious. We have such a mix of strong headed, stubborn, loud attitudes in addition to the sweetest, quietest personalities; but we are literally obsessed with each other. I think everyone is scared on my G-fam, but really we just spoil each other with love.

What is your advice to younger Spirits?
I would say get to know older girls. Even though they may seem intimidating, they offer great advice. And they love you, even if you don't think they do!

Congratulations, Erin! CIWY

Thursday, January 24, 2013

UT Basketball vs. Kansas

This past Saturday, January 19, Texas Spirits went out the the Frank Erwin Center to cheer on the Longhorns in their basketball game against Kansas. The Longhorns played a competitive game against Kansas who was ranked #4 in the nation! The score really came down to the last three minutes of the game. Even though the Horns did not come out victorious, Texas Spirits still had a lot of fun at the game. Girls especially enjoyed the longhorn hats provided by HEB!




Wednesday, January 16, 2013

"Why Texas Spirits?" - Spring 2013 Recruitment Video

This video was created by Aly Kasberg, a Fall '10 Weenie, to recruit girls to apply for Texas Spirits. It captures how involved Texas Spirits is at the University as well as in the Austin community. Enjoy and be a Texas Spirit!


Sunday, January 13, 2013

Introducing...Ghost Council 2013!

With a new calendar year comes a new Ghost Council! These seventeen wonderful women make up the executive board of Texas Spirits. They are all extremely excited for the upcoming year and already have lots of new ideas for Texas Spirits!

Chief Haunt - Tori Kazmierski
Hometown: Southlake, TX
Major: Public Health

Vice Haunt - Nicole Martinez
Hometown: San Antonio, TX
Major: Psychology


 Scribe Haunt - Caitlin Pawlowski
Hometown: Sugar Land, TX
Major: Psychology

Banker Haunt - Katarina Schirren
Hometown: Houston, TX
Major: Management Information Systems
Minor: German 

 Hook 'Em Haunt - Maya Brown
Hometown: Greeley, CO
Major: Psychology

Hook 'Em Haunt - Emily Lamon
Hometown: New Braunfels, TX
Major: Architectural Engineering 

 Spirit Haunt - Maggie Widodo
Hometown: Austin, TX
Major: Pre-Nursing

 Spirit Haunt - Marilyn McKee
Hometown: The Woodlands, TX
Major: Nursing

 Service Haunt - Anjali Sethi
Hometown: Allen, TX
Major: Honors Human Development & Family Science/Pre-Med

 Service Haunt - Doha Hussien
Hometown: El Paso, TX
Major: International Relations

 Special Projects Haunt - Ashley McAdams
Hometown: Deer Park, TX
Major: Supply Chain Management

Special Projects Haunt - Sierra Welch
Hometown: Dallas, TX
Major: Human Development & Family Science

 Royal Spirit Haunt - Jessie Neuendorff
Hometown: La Grange, TX
Major: Advertising, Texas Creative

 Singing Haunt - Jacqui Bontke
Hometown: Houston, TX
Major: Advertising, Texas Creative

 Public Relations Haunt - Carmen Collins
Hometown: Dallas, TX
Major: Public Relations

 Traditions Haunt - Kayla Jones
Hometown: Austin, TX
Major: Art/Rhetoric & Writing

Contact Haunt - Michelle Nguyen
Hometown: Allen, TX
Major: Public Relations