This week's #FeatureFriday goes out to our Delta Kappa sisters on the LSU Bat Girls team! The five lucky diamond dolls are Jillian Carlos, Emily Cooper, Alyssa Holmes, Jana Wayne, and Abby Woltering.
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| The entire Bat Girls crew! |
To become an LSU Bat Girl, each ZTA filled out an online application. About 100 girls were selected for the second round interview process, where 30 were selected to join this season's squad! This spring the LSU Bat Girls have been busy at the Alex Box! Their responsibilities consist of selling programs before and after games, making sure umpires stay hydrated, retrieving new baseballs, handling foul balls and, of course, picking up the bats and balls for both the home and visiting teams. Each Delta Kappa Bat Girl holds pride in being part of LSU's Baseball Program, and shared with us their favorite roles on the squad.
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| ZTA and Bat Girl Jana Wayne (left) poses with her mother during an LSU football game |
ZTA sophomore and second year Bat Girl Jana Wayne shared:
"I like being able to be on the field during the game and have the best seats at The Box. The opportunity to be a part of such a talented baseball program - the best in the country - is something I will never forget. The fans are amazing, the stadium is beautiful, and the Tigers are always fun and entertaining to watch! Being a bat girl is a wonderful honor and I am very grateful!"
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| ZTA and Bat Girl Abigail (Abby) Woltering (left) poses with Mike the Tiger and another Bat Girl at their banquet |
ZTA Senior Abby Woltering stated her passion for baseball and LSU:
"I'd say that it's really hard (even impossible) to choose my favorite thing. Having a step dad who played professional baseball in the minors, I practically grew up on the diamond. Coming from St. Louis, I am a huge Cardinals fan and baseball has always been a major part of my life. When I came to Louisiana where there is no MLB team, I was afraid I wouldn't be able to watch my beloved Cardinals on local TV or get my baseball fill! Thankfully, LSU more than makes up for that with their second-to-none baseball program. I love the incredible fans whose dedication rivals many major league fan bases. They are knowledgeable, friendly, and passionate. I am lucky to get to know many of them on a personal level. They create the most unique college baseball atmosphere in the world, which happens to be in our amazing college stadium. The Alex Box has become my favorite place on campus, and I'd take a Louisiana Saturday night in The Box over Death Valley any day! On game day we are at the stadium for about six hours and I guarantee any bat girl will tell you they wouldn't want to be anywhere else. Also, the chemistry between the women on the squad has always been excellent because we share a love for LSU and baseball. With the LSU Bat Girls, the fans, atmosphere, some of my ZTA sisters, the entire squad and the amazing baseball created the most incredible experience I've had in college."
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| Alyssa Holmes (Right) throws the crown with ZTA sisters and fellow Bat Girls, Jillian Carlos and Emily Coopr |
Alyssa Holmes' states her pride for LSU baseball:
"My favorite part is definitely being involved in one of the best baseball programs in the nation! I'm a huge baseball fan and having the opportunity to work first hand with the LSU baseball program is amazing to me. It's also cool to watch the game from a different view for once!"
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| Emily Cooper (Right) poses with ZTA sisters Jana Wayne, Abby Woltering and Alyssa Holmes at the LSU Bat Girls Banquet |
Emily Cooper states:
"I love interacting with fans and giving the foul balls to little kids! It just makes their day!"
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| ZTA Jillian Carlos (Right) throws the crown with sister Jana Wayne |
And lastly but surely not least, Jillian Carlos' favorite role in being a LSU Bat Girl:
"My favorite part of Bat Girls is contributing to an amazing tradition at LSU. We hold the most people in a collegiate baseball stadium, and average the most fans per game. People are amazed by our turnout and visitor teams are astounded with everything here!"
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| Some ZTAs pose with other LSU Bat Girls |
We're super proud of y'all, and your dedication to the LSU Baseball Program. Keep spreading the ZTA love at The Box and experiencing your once-in-a-lifetime chance to contribute to LSU Baseball! Geaux Tigers!
Special thanks to my PR/Historian Assistant Maria Jones!
As Always Zeta Love and Mine,
DK PR and Historian
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