Axe Maidens Blog: Keana at the ROAR Alumni Game
The Jacksonville Jaguars kicked off their home opener on September 20th with a 15th Anniversary Celebration. Former members of the ROAR of the Jaguars were invited to participate in a pre-game performance and presentation of retired Jaguars players during half time.
Alumni ROAR member, Keana (and current Jacksonville Axe Maiden) recalls the experience:
The Jaguars 15th Anniversary game on Sunday, September 20th, was a wonderful experience to be a part of.
Practices were so exhilarating, although we all wanted to spend more time catching up with old teammates to hear about their lives. But in the end we ended up with a remarkable performance that was choreographed by former ROAR member/current ROAR Manager, Christy Stechman Zynda.
Seeing all the women from past seasons made me so proud to be a part of something so exclusive. Dancing during the game with all the ROAR Alumni brought back all the wonderful feelings and memories from previous Jaguars games.
The best part of the Alumni performance was being able to dance alongside my sister Kena, my Director (of the Jacksonville Axe Maidens) Darlene Clancy, and some of the Professional Cheerleaders Alumni (PCA) members who choreographed dances for the Axe Maidens during our rugby season. I think cheering for the Jacksonville Axemen has been a huge factor in keeping me well prepared for the work involved at practices for the reunion game. It has allowed me to continue to perform in front of electrifying fans. It was incredible running into my Axe Maidens teammate Amy M., who was just as energized for me. I felt extremely good to know that my current teammates were so supportive, wishing me good luck on my future planned endeavors.
To be part of a performance with over 100 great women who danced for the ROAR over the past 15 years was an extraordinary event that I am sure provided everyone involved with memorable encounters. Knowing we all shared the same great experience, being part of an astounding organization as the “ROAR of the Jaguars”, is difficult to articulate into words how this reunion lifted my spirit. I wouldn’t have missed it for the world.
Keana
ROAR of the Jaguars 2007, 2008
Jacksonville Axe Maidens 2008, 2009
[Photos from the reunion game]
Amanda, Kena, Keana and Darlene
Kena at Keana at practice
Keana in her Axe Maiden uniform
Game Day
