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The SpiriTeam is a group of three students in the Northwestern University Marching Band ([[NUMB]]) who take the roles of Grynder, Spirit Leader, and Geek. The SpiriTeam plans NUMB's weekly or bi-weekly spirit sessions to get the band excited about the upcoming football game. Specifically, the Grynder writes and performs grynds (similar to slam poetry) in front of the band, the Spirit Leader writes and performs Hear Ye's (a call and response cheer) in front of the band, and the Geek assists the other two positions and also strives to honor all band geeks, past and present. During football games, the Grynder and Spirit Leader lead the band in special cheers from the stands. | The SpiriTeam is a group of three students in the Northwestern University Marching Band ([[NUMB]]) who take the roles of Grynder, Spirit Leader, and Geek. The SpiriTeam plans NUMB's weekly or bi-weekly spirit sessions to get the band excited about the upcoming football game. Specifically, the Grynder writes and performs grynds (similar to slam poetry) in front of the band, the Spirit Leader writes and performs Hear Ye's (a call and response cheer) in front of the band, and the Geek assists the other two positions and also strives to honor all band geeks, past and present. During football games, the Grynder and Spirit Leader lead the band in special cheers from the stands. | ||
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Revision as of 20:56, 5 June 2017
Contents
Part of Speech
Noun
Pronunciation
[thə / 'speer ih teem]
Description
The SpiriTeam is a group of three students in the Northwestern University Marching Band (NUMB) who take the roles of Grynder, Spirit Leader, and Geek. The SpiriTeam plans NUMB's weekly or bi-weekly spirit sessions to get the band excited about the upcoming football game. Specifically, the Grynder writes and performs grynds (similar to slam poetry) in front of the band, the Spirit Leader writes and performs Hear Ye's (a call and response cheer) in front of the band, and the Geek assists the other two positions and also strives to honor all band geeks, past and present. During football games, the Grynder and Spirit Leader lead the band in special cheers from the stands.
Why It's Wild
The SpiriTeam embodies the spirit of NUMB and is the driving force for many of NUMB's unique traditions. The SpiriTeam encourages NUMB members to have Pride and Guts in the organization in order to represent Northwestern University with pride and honor.
Example Sentence
- I wonder what the SpiriTeam has planned for tonight's spirit session.
References
[1], NUMB website
