Growing up in North Las Vegas, Amaurie envisioned herself ending up at a big school, where she planned to be part of the cheerleading team. “I started cheerleading when I was four years old and my plan was always to be at the University of Oregon and be part of the cheer team.”
But she found another passion along the way, one that would eventually help shape her college decision. “I started playing flag football my sophomore year of high school and when I was a senior, flag football became a sport in college. I went to a combine my senior year, and that’s where I met (Midland coach) Jaison Jones. I had one of the higher scores at the combine and he offered me a chance to come to Midland. I still wasn’t sure whether I wanted to cheer or play football, then I found out I could do both at Midland.”
Helping with her transition to a brand new environment were her teammates in both cheerleading and flag football. “My cheer teammates took me in right away and my teammates on both teams support me and push me to be the best I can.”
It may not be as busy as the Vegas strip, but Amaurie appreciates that there is always something to do around campus. “Midland works to keep everyone involved. It might be something as small as pancakes on the second floor of the OSC, but it’s a way of showing students that you care and you want them to succeed.”
Amaurie is a sophomore Criminal Justice major from North Las Vegas, Nevada.
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