About Us

SMU Spirit Mission Statement

At SMU Spirit,  we are dedicated to nurturing the holistic development of our student-athletes, fostering excellence in both academics and athletics. We strive to educate beyond the classroom, emphasizing the importance of mind, body, and spirit wholeness. We not only support SMU; we are SMU. Our mission is to empower our students to become brilliant scholars who are confident in their identity and equipped to use their voices and relationships to effect positive change in the world. Through a commitment to teamwork, discipline, and integrity, we prepare our athletes to lead with purpose and passion, both on and off the field.

Leadership

Pom

Kennedi Montague *Captain
Brooke Barnes
Sophia Graves
Ashley Pitts
Caylee Props

Cheer

Mia Cassidy *Captain, Student Coach
Shae Gilardi
Tori Hogan
Jalen Johnson
K.J. Johnson
Jenna Tjelmeland

Social Media Manager

Ainslee Adkison

2024-2025 full cheer team photo, standing outside on stairs in front of building in white uniforms with white poms
Figure: 2024-2025 Cheer Team
2024-2025 full pom team photo, standing outside on stairs in front of building in white uniforms with white poms
Figure: 2024-2025 Pom Team
2024-2025 full cheer and pom team photo, standing outside on stairs in front of building in white uniforms, coaches standing with team in black SMU polo shirts

SMU Spirit Team Members