The University of St. Thomas Spirit Team is proud to introduce its talented new members for the 2024-25 season! The team brings together passionate cheerleaders and dancers, each ready to bring energy, talent, and dedication to the field and court. Their diverse skills and enthusiasm promise an exciting year of performances and community engagement.
Head Coach Ceirra Bonds shared, "We are thrilled to welcome this dynamic group to our Spirit Team family. Each member brings unique strengths, and together they embody the passion and pride of UST. I can't wait to see them light up the crowd and grow as a team."
Let's meet the newest members of the UST Spirit Team:
Hometown: Katy, TX | High School: Cinco Ranch High School | Major: Political Science (Pre-Law), Freshman, Dance
Favorite Style of Dance: Jazz
Most Excited For: Meeting teammates and upcoming performances
Favorite Quote: "Every fall is a chance to rise."
Fun Facts: Huge dog lover and enjoys watching F1 and IndyCar races
Ximena Ramirez
Hometown: Houston, TX | High School: Yes Prep Southside Secondary | Major: Criminology, Junior, 2nd year on Cheer
Favorite Skill in Cheer: Band Cheers
Favorite Part of the Team: Spending time with teammates while preparing for games
Favorite Quote: "Believe you can and you're halfway there."
Hometown: Natchitoches, LA | High School: Energy Institute High School | Major: Nursing, Sophomore, 2nd year on Cheer
Favorite Skill in Cheer: Running tumbling
Most Excited For: Bonding and game days
Favorite Quote: "You can't change the cards you are dealt, it's how you play the hand." — Randy P.
Fun Facts: Hosts a podcast and is a youth pastor
Kadence Flora
Hometown: Houston, TX | High School: Cy-Fair High School | Major: Education, Sophomore, 2nd year on Dance
Favorite Style of Dance: Hip-Hop
Favorite Part of Spirit: Team bonding after games
Most Excited For: Meeting new members and learning new dances
Favorite Quote: "Self-confidence is the foundation of all great success and achievement."
Fun Facts: Loves listening to her playlist and enjoys journaling during free time
Hometown: League City, TX | High School: Highlands Latin Cottage School | Major: Pre-PT Track with Psychology BA, Junior, 3rd year on Cheer
Favorite Skill in Cheer: Learning new tumbling skills and cheer dances
Favorite Part of Spirit: Bringing the UST community together and showing school pride
Most Excited For: Performing with the UST Spirit Team
Favorite Quote: "You will face many defeats in life, but never let yourself be defeated."
Fun Facts: Performs on the drum set for the UST jazz ensemble and enjoys surfboarding in the summer
Isabel Garza
Hometown: Houston, TX | High School: Milby High School | Major: Nursing, Sophomore, Cheer
Favorite Skill in Cheer: Stunts
Most Excited For: Game days!
Favorite Quote: "What's money without happiness? Or hard times without the people you love?" — J. Cole
Fun Facts: Born in El Paso and participated in four sports in high school
Hometown: Fulshear, TX | High School: Fulshear High School | Major: Mechanical Engineering, Freshman, Dance
Favorite Style of Dance: Ballet
Most Excited For: Performing with the spirit team and bonding with new teammates
Favorite Quote: "You're only as good as the people you surround yourself with."
Fun Facts: Loves eating mangoes and dancing to salsa music
Gracie Patterson
Hometown: Sugar Land, TX | High School: George Ranch High School | Major: Business, Sophomore, 2nd year on Dance
Favorite Style of Dance: Hip-Hop and Pom
Favorite Part of Spirit: Meeting new people and dancing
Most Excited For: Basketball season!
Favorite Quote: "Perfection is not attainable, but if we chase perfection, we can catch excellence." — Vince Lombardi
Fun Fact: Teaches hip-hop dance at a local studio
Alejandro Alcorta
Hometown: Donna, TX | High School: Donna North High School | Major: Applied Sport and Performance Psychology, Graduate, Rookie on Dance
Favorite Style of Dance: Jazz or Lyrical
Most Excited For: Competing at Daytona!
Favorite Quote: "And in the death of her reputation, she felt truly alive."
Fun Facts: A huge Swiftie and favorite color is purple
Valeria Gonzalez
Hometown: Houston, TX | High School: Challenge Early College High School | Major: Nursing, Freshman, Cheer
Favorite Skill in Cheer: Jumps
Favorite Part of Spirit: Creating bonds with teammates and going to games
Favorite Quote: "Everything happens for a reason."
Fun Facts: Has a twin brother and dislikes ketchup
Hometown: Houston, TX | High School: St. Pius X High School | Major: Psychology, Junior, 3rd year on Dance
Favorite Style of Dance: Pom, Jazz, or Hip-Hop
Favorite Part of Spirit: Cheering on teams and doing fun community events
Most Excited For: Learning new dances and exploring new opportunities
Favorite Quote: "Practice kindness all day to everybody and you will realize you're already in heaven now." — Jack Kerouac
Fun Facts: Works with horses and has three cats
Hometown: Monterrey, Mexico | High School: East Early College High School | Major: Pre-Nursing, Freshman, Cheer
Favorite Part of Cheer: Learning routines, cheers, and chants
Most Excited For: Learning new techniques, especially stunting
Favorite Quote: "Dream, may all your trials end in full bloom." — Agust D
Fun Facts: Loves going to concerts and has been a cheerleader since 8th grade
Hometown: Houston, TX | High School: Jersey Village High School | Major: Biology, Freshman, Dance
Favorite Style of Dance: Hip-Hop
Most Excited For: Getting to know the whole team and making memories
Favorite Quote: "Do not grieve, for the joy of the Lord is your strength."
Fun Facts: Has a pet bunny and is her cousin's maid of honor
Meghan Arlene Dias
Hometown: Richmond, TX | High School: Michael E. DeBakey High School for Health Professions | Major: Biology, Freshman, Cheer
Most Excited For: Performing at games with her team!
Favorite Quote: "The world is your oyster."
Fun Fact: Performed at a Houston Rockets halftime show!!
Jenna Christen Vu
Hometown: Houston, TX | High School: Seven Lakes High School | Major: Nursing, Freshman, Cheer
Favorite Skill in Cheer: The splits!
Most Excited For: Performing and putting herself out there
Favorite Quote: "Your deep-rooted movement; don't ever lose it, because above all, it's priceless."
Fun Facts: Frequently performs with a K-pop dance cover group and loves Pokémon
Daisy Fuentez
Hometown: Houston, TX | High School: East Early College High School | Major: Mechanical Engineering, Freshman, Dance
Favorite Style of Dance: Jazz
Most Excited For: Making new memories and friends
Favorite Quote: "You define your own life. Don't let other people write your script." — Oprah Winfrey
Fun Facts: Has a dog named Bella and has been cheering since she was 8
Litzy Rocha
Hometown: Houston, TX | High School: Yes Prep East End | Major: Engineering/Physics, Sophomore, Cheer
Favorite Skill in Cheer: Ariel
Most Excited For: Building long-lasting friendships
Favorite Quote: "When the time is right, I, the Lord, will make it happen." — Isaiah 60:22
Fun Facts: Has been dancing competitively since she was 9 years old
This group of talented individuals is ready to bring their spirit and dedication to every UST event. Whether cheering from the sidelines or dazzling the crowd with dance routines, they are sure to leave their mark this season. Go Celts!
