Are you ready? That wasn’t loud enough! Are you really ready?! Well get ready, because Southern University’s Code Blue will be resuming in the spring semester of 2021. This Stomp ‘n’ Shake cheer team was founded by Justin Plummer, a second semester sophomore and Mathematics major from St. Louis, Missouri. The team is a flurry of rhythmic, energetic high stompers with a strong and heavy-hitting technique. You have to come with some heat to be a part of this team! The Code Blue team will be holding auditions during the first week back on campus.
In a recent interview regarding the organization Plummer explained, “ I started Code Blue because I wanted to promote diversity between different types of cheerleading styles. This would allow students at Southern to be able to try different things and do things that make them comfortable, without having to make a choice to be on Southern University’s cheerleading team. Most students, like myself, didn’t have the resources to be a part of those extensive tumbling programs, nor did our schools have the money to pay those types of coaches. I brought something that will help students progress in other areas besides tumbling. This gives those students a choice to be a Stomp ‘n’ Shake cheerleader on a collegiate level.” Danielle Hunter, Code Blue’s co-captain, is a sophomore Business Management major from Monroe, Louisiana, who can attest to that. Although her first interaction with Code Blue was hearing the booming chants and stomps of the group during a game, she’s no stranger to Stomp ‘n’ Shake after participating in it in high school. “I was elated to see something new and fresh that I could fit right along with,” Hunter recollected. “It was, single-handedly, one of the best decisions of my life. We’ve been through a lot together, and that’s why I can’t let it go. We’re a family”
Code Blue’s goal is to grow with new members each year. Danielle offered words of motivation for those who are interested: “The point is to be yourself at all times. There are no stereotypes or judgement taking place. Come with energy, humbleness, and an open attitude to new ideas. It is a journey you truly do not want to miss out on. Good luck!” If you are thinking of joining Code Blue, do not be afraid to make that leap! Remember, you miss 100% of the shots you don’t take, and trust us, this is a team you do not want to miss out on.