Fierce as a tiger, bright as a gem
Jessica Mosely
Staff Reporter
Issue date: 12/7/08 Section: Sports
Tangela Smith, Tan according to her friends, is a sophomore psychology major from Atlanta, Ga., who started dancing at age 4.
She attended Carla's dance factory and competed in many dance competitions.
Ms. Smith did well in school, and was apart of Mu Alpha Theta math team, Beta club honors and deans list her freshman year in college.
"Dancing is my life," said Smith. "When I'm dancing I can forget my problems."
Her junior year in high school, Smith won first place in a competition along with a few group awards. From 2005 to 2007, Tangela was a cheerleader for the Patriots, her high school team. Tangela was featured in basketball games, football games and competitions with her cheerleading team.
Now in her second year at TSU, Smith is a member of the Tigergem dance team. Tigergem's are featured at basketball games on the sidelines and short performances during half time.
"I wanted to be a Tigergem because I liked the team," Smith said. "I really liked the dances they did last year.
Do not think being a 'Gem' is easy; it takes hard work and dedication. All 21 girls have to go through an interview process, learn a dance, practice for a day and audition.
This 'Gem' is looking forward to seeing and spending time with family and getting her things together for her new apartment during the holidays.
"My Christmas wish list isn't so big this year," Smith said. "As a college student, money works for me."
Smith is ready to take on finals, so she can get ready for the holiday.
"This break never comes soon enough, but it's the most wonderful time of the year," Smith said. •
She attended Carla's dance factory and competed in many dance competitions.
Ms. Smith did well in school, and was apart of Mu Alpha Theta math team, Beta club honors and deans list her freshman year in college.
"Dancing is my life," said Smith. "When I'm dancing I can forget my problems."
Her junior year in high school, Smith won first place in a competition along with a few group awards. From 2005 to 2007, Tangela was a cheerleader for the Patriots, her high school team. Tangela was featured in basketball games, football games and competitions with her cheerleading team.
Now in her second year at TSU, Smith is a member of the Tigergem dance team. Tigergem's are featured at basketball games on the sidelines and short performances during half time.
"I wanted to be a Tigergem because I liked the team," Smith said. "I really liked the dances they did last year.
Do not think being a 'Gem' is easy; it takes hard work and dedication. All 21 girls have to go through an interview process, learn a dance, practice for a day and audition.
This 'Gem' is looking forward to seeing and spending time with family and getting her things together for her new apartment during the holidays.
"My Christmas wish list isn't so big this year," Smith said. "As a college student, money works for me."
Smith is ready to take on finals, so she can get ready for the holiday.
"This break never comes soon enough, but it's the most wonderful time of the year," Smith said. •
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Katrina Glover
posted 2/28/09 @ 8:31 AM CST
That looks like lots of fun. When I was in college we didn't had so many fun activities.
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