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Photo Courtesy of Sharma Wright
He never turned back. Ron has served as an officer, made three scrapbooks for players, been an MVP and season ticket holder for years, and serves currently as the Rebounders’ photographer.
“The best part about being a Rebounder,” remarked Ron, “is meeting the players and the coaches---and Jen!” He feels like he is intimately involved in the support of the team. “The Rebounders also offer a great opportunity to socialize with other fans.”
Ron chuckles when he remembers the first meeting of the officers (he was Vice President) and Coaches Erica Floyd and Jeff Walz just after their arrival in College Park. “We faced each other eyeball to eyeball. They (the coaches) were at a loss with what to do with us; we were at a loss with what to do with them. We were nervous not knowing what to expect. But it ended up that they were just wonderful.”
Ron has completed three scrapbooks over the years: Angel Ross, Terry Daniels, and Crystal Langhorne. Most scrapbookers develop a relationship with “their player” over the years and this happened for Ron. He felt especially close to Terry. She invited him to her graduation party and he was delighted to see that she had her scrapbook out and showed it to family and friends. “I had more interaction with her than any of the others, “said Ron.
As the Rebounder photographer for two years, he can be seen on the floor during the games. “I like feeling the intensity of the players. I can hear their squeals. There is lots of noise under the basket.” He also enjoys the press conferences after the games where he gets a feeling of the togetherness of the team.
Ron has no regrets about the decision to become a Rebounder. Not only has it enhanced his life, but he has been an asset to the booster club. Thanks, Ron!
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