Let the good times roll; Fan Fest makes excellent progression

On the third floor of the A.W. Mumford field house, the future of the fall athletic was programs was determined, with a contribution luncheon to begin the festivities of Fan Fest on Saturday, August 15.
What can be better than a toast
to past and future success of the athletic programs?
Well, a mimosa of course. Shaken not stirred.
This luncheon was held to thank corporate sponsors that assist Southern University athletics with contributions.
All of the fall athletic coaches with the exception of football head coach, Dawson Odums, gathered in one room to enjoy a refreshing and soul food to boot before the season sneaks up on them.
Newly appointed interim athletic director, Roman Banks, now takes the reigns and has made his rounds to see that every department has been taken care of.
The check has been cleared and the sporting season is ready to take root.
Even coaching legends such as Roger Cador made his way into the room while other entities scouted each coach and took from the field house to enjoy the scenery.
Dinner with a view is always a scene to behold.
Assistant to the athletic directors and media specialist, Christopher Jones thanks the contributors for their support as well as holds Southern to a specific standard.
“We thank the contributors for your support and you are the reason we are making the Southern brand iconic and your support propels us to a new standard,” said Jones.
Jones also recognized the baseball and softball teams, who were finalists in the SWAC last season which. Introduced as well was a new coach for the cross-country team, Charmange Dardene. Banks then stepped to the panel to address the contributors.
“We want to become the best in the state of Louisiana, and for that to happen we need a big brother, big sister relationship with our sponsors because Southern has a winning spirit. We are going to give back what you invested in us. We look forward to the future to do great,” said Banks.
He continued to speak on the longevity of the program with, “This is the first time in awhile to see what Southern really has to offer and we are going to showcase ourselves. We have to address the need and showcase our brand the best way we can,” finished Banks.
Fan Fest, powered by Coca-Cola, began where students, alumni, and fans could interact with the student athletes representing the fall teams. More than a collaboration of 500 fans came to interact with the teams as well as see the Human Jukebox showcase themselves before the fall began. It was festivity of selfies, autograph signing and children inspiring to become like their role models. Southern athletics and sponsors initiated the humble spirit of welcome to their fans and gave the smile, a premiere oath of loyalty to surpass limits in the upcoming seasons ahead of them.