In its third year of existence, the spirit and traditions groupknown as the Mustang 11 initiated its most recent class. Based uponthe spirit and enthusiasm they showed during Mustang Corral andWeek of Welcome events, 11 members of the class of 2007 were chosenfrom more than 1,300 first-years.

Mustang 11 members of the classes of 2005 and 2006 welcomed thenew members into the growing group of Mustang spirit leaders.

These 11 will help lead their new classmates in chants andcheers at sporting events, pep rallies and other campus events.Their first appearance will be Friday night before Darrell Hammondperforms when they will unveil the class of 2007’s cheer.

The new Mustang 11 members include:

Aaron Anderson
Katy, Texas
“I’m excited about getting to know all my classmatesand a lot of other people at SMU.”

Dusty Baker
Decatur, Texas
“Being from a small town, I’m most excited aboutmeeting a lot of new people here at SMU.”

Ilana Edell
Plano, Texas
“Mustang spirit is having tons of pride and excitement forSMU.”

Garrett Haake
Houston, Texas
“I’m excited about starting over with a clean slate andseeing what I can make of myself.”

Liz Healy
Dallas, Texas
“I’m really excited about all the opportunities I haveto be involved in socially and academically!”

Neil Herskowitz
Plano, Texas
“I’m most excited about making everyone at SMU proudthat I’m a Mustang and to work to improve all thingsSMU.”

Brad Julsonnet
Jackson Hole, Wyo.
“I’m most excited about football games, man. I want tosee the culture and the intensity that the fans display for theirMustangs!”

Keith Kobylka
Dallas, Texas
“SMU spirit means letting go of your inhibitions andsupporting SMU, finding out what SMU means to you.”

Brittany Newton
Houston, Texas
“SMU spirit is never-ending. It means dedication; standingbehind your team even when they are down.”

Anna Popov
Dallas, Texas
“I love the people here, and the spirit that the studentleaders and faculty exhibit.”

Lauren Taylor
Dallas, Texas
“My favorite thing about SMU? The football team, whatelse?”