September 6, 2017

Celebrate a new era at WSU's State of the American pep rally

WSU News Services

  • All are welcome to a pep rally celebrating WSU's entrance into the American Athletic Conference and a new athletic season.
  • The free pep rally starts at 5 p.m. Monday, Sept. 25, outside Charles Koch Arena.
  • There will be live music, games, giveaways, food and more.

Wichita State University will celebrate the start of a new era during the State of The American pep rally Monday, Sept. 25, at Charles Koch Arena.

The event starts with a tailgate party at 5 p.m. on the Koch Arena lawn with live music, games and giveaways. Monetary rewards will be given to the three student groups with the most attendance.

The first 500 people in attendance will also receive a commemorative Shocker medallion.

At 6 p.m. the event will move inside to celebrate Wichita State joining the American Athletic Conference and the beginning of the new season. Fans will hear comments from Mike Aresco, commissioner of The American, and see the unveiling of The American banners.

The Shocker dance team and band will perform live during the festivities, and concession stands inside the arena will be open during the event.