Collegiate Twirler Spotlight - University of Mary Hardin-Baylor Feature Twirlers

Hello Texas Twirl Fans!

What a great weekend of College Football. Many great moments, including some awesome field twirling. We loved getting to follow along with these Cru Twirlers as they took over our Instastory on Saturday, and now we are excited to have them as this week’s Collegiate Twirler Spotlight.

Each season this blog likes to get to know many of our awesome Texas twirlers a little better by learning about their experiences. We will be meeting many High School twirlers throughout the season with the Friday Night Lights Features and discovering more about our Texas Collegians with the Collegiate Twirler Spotlights. We will also be having many of our High School and Collegiate twirlers take over our Social Media Story for their Game Days! Make sure to follow us on Instagram @twirlingiscatchingtx or at facebook.com/twirlingiscatchingtx so you don't miss a thing!

Our next Collegiate Twirler Spotlight is the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor Feature Twirlers!

The University of Mary Hardin-Baylor is located in Belton, Texas, and is the home of the Crusaders, and is especially known for its top-of-the-line nursing program and the new high tech special education building. It is also the home of UMHB Feature Twirlers, Rachel Buck & Marin Lindsey!

We asked Rachel and Marin was the process was like to earn their positions. “Our audition process is all online. You submit letters of recommendation and a video of you doing a routine. Our auditions are in the spring and are announced on our instagram @umhb_twirlers.”

When looking at schools, it is important to find your niche, and the small Christian college experience at UMHB was a huge draw for both Rachel and Marin. “Also, the campus is so modern and beautiful!”

Having a small college environment, they had to have some fun traditions, and they told us that Play Day is the best! “During the week before finals we get that Thursday off from classes and our school holds a carnival to help with finals stress. Also pancake supper, during the first night finals week our school serves us pancake for free and has a raffle night as a good luck for finals”. 

Now that we have learned a little more about UMHB, it is time to learn more about Rachel & Marin!

Rachel Buck, Junior
Rachel has been twirling for 12 years. She is a member of the Tide Baton Twirling team and is coached by Catherine Lattimore. The competition title she is the proudest of earning was the 2017 1st place Novice 10-12 solo. “It was my first state win and something that I strived for and achieved.” Her favorite competition trick is her elbow roll series, and her favorite field trick is any kind of exchange. In baton twirling, she has been most inspired by her coach, and former University of Washington Feature Twirler, Catherine Lattimore. After college Rachel hopes to become a graphic designer. 

Marin Lindsey, Sophomore
Marin has been twirling for 10 years and is coached by Tammy Wasson. Her favorite field trick is anything with two batons. In baton twirling, she has been most inspired by her coach, Tammy Wasson. After college, Marin hopes to become an elementary school teacher. 


Fun Facts!

• Favorite Color - Orange (Rachel), Yellow (Marin)
• Favorite TV Show or Movie - “Crazy Rich Asians (Rachel), “I Love Lucy & Pride and Prejudice.” (Marin)
• Favorite Book - “The Art of Turning Red” (Rachel), the Bible (Marin)

Must have Game Day Snack/Drink…

• Rachel - “Dr. Pepper.”
• Marin - “Caffeine.”

 
Favorite Quote or Life Motto…

• Rachel - “No one can make you feel inferior without your consent.”- Alexandra privet from Barbie Princess Charm School 
• Marin - “Fake it till you make it!”

When they are not twirling, they love to…

• Rachel - “Draw.”
• Marin - “Be with my people.”

Something people might not know about them…

• Rachel - “I am an artist.”
• Marin - “My first language was French. (no I cannot speak french).”

The best non twirling life skill they have gained from baton twirling is… 

• Rachel - “Concentration and interviewing skills.”
• Marin - “Being productive and proactive.”

 
The most memorable advice from their coach…

• Rachel - “Stand up straight.”
• Marin - “Being productive and proactive.”

 
Advice to future Collegiate twirlers… 

• Rachel - “Don’t forget to enjoy college because time flies!”
• Marin - “Have fun!”

Funniest memory as a baton twirler… 

• Rachel - “When I was 10 my flag baton flew off the staff and hit the judge.”
• Marin - “Face planting in the field sophomore year of high school.”

Favorite thing about marching season… 

• Rachel - “Half time!”
• Marin - “Cold games.”

 
What will you miss most when marching season is over… 

• Rachel - “Everything! I love the game day hype!”
• Marin - “Team spirit.”

 
We really enjoyed following these two UMHB Feature Twirlers on their Game Day adventure, and we wish Karianne and Marin a wonderful rest of their football season. Go Cru!

We hope you have enjoyed this blog post. We are always looking for great new stories about Texas twirlers. Do you have an idea or some information we could use to help highlight our sport? Contact us at texastwirlcontact@gmail.com and we would love to hear more about it.