I haven’t been shooting lately. That is due to the fact that I am the photo editor for my school’s paper, the College Heights Herald. To say that is has been an eye opening experience managing 15 people would be a massive understatement. Although it has been challenging, I can’t say that I would never be an editor at a newspaper. Having the opportunity to pick the visuals for any publication is an honor but, doing it while trying to graduate Cum Luade and juggling another job, is nerve wrecking. Enough of that, on to the photos. This past weekend I shot Hilltopper Hysteria, an event that introduces the mens and womens basketball teams to the public. I was rusty but I enjoyed it. Hopefully I can clean my shooting game up before the 2015 Mountain Workshops! Thanks for looking!
Freshmen center Nathan Smith smiles as he peers into the arena moments before being introduced to the crowd during Hilltopper Hysteria. Alyssa Pointer/HERALD
Junior forward Anton Walters emerges into Diddle Arena as he is introduced to the crowd during Hilltopper Hysteria. Each basketball player picked a specific song to play, and some danced as they were introduced to the crowd. Alyssa Pointer/HERALD
Senior guard Micah Jones poses during the introduction of players at the beginning of the event. Alyssa Pointer/HERALD
Sophomore cheerleader Nathan King, center, dances as the cheerleading team sings an upbeat version of the children’s song “Father Abraham” minutes before performing a routine in front of the Hilltopper Hysteria crowd Saturday. Alyssa Pointer/HERALD
Junior guard Ima Akpan (20) dribbles past sophomore forward Tashia Brown (10) during a scrimmage game in Diddle Arena. Alyssa Pointer/HERALD
Junior guard Fredrick Edmond (25) completes a dunk after soaring over redshirt junior Chris Harrison-Dock (51) during Hilltopper Hysteria. The crowd reacted with cheers and applause. Alyssa Pointer/HERALD
Red shirt junior guard Chris Harrison-Docks (51) passes the ball to a teammate during the scrimmage game. Alyssa Pointer/HERALD
Lady Toppers Head Coach Michelle Clark-Heard, now in her fourth season, talks with the audience during the introduction of the players. Alyssa Pointer/HERALD
Junior guard Fredrick Edmond (25) pushes past redshirt senior Nigel Snipes (21) during a scrimmage game. Alyssa Pointer/HERALD
Shirley Flynod, grandmother of freshman guard Marlon Hunter, wishes junior forward Anton Waters (42), right, a winning season during the meet and greet portion of Hilltopper Hysteria. Alyssa Pointer/HERALD
