Avoiding the barrel, Laynee Barlow, then junior in animal science and industry, makes a tight turn on her horse during the barrel racing event at the K-State Rodeo during February 2022. Photo By Macey Franko.

Pumping up the crowd, Willie the Wildcat prepares to do push-ups following a touchdown at the homecoming football game vs. Oklahoma on Oct. 26, 2019. Photo By Logan Wassall.

Holding his music, a trombone player reads the notes while playing a song during the men’s basketball game against Texas on Feb. 22, 2020. Photo By Logan Wassall.

Dunking the ball, then senior forward Xavier Sneed hangs on the net after scoring during the game against Alabama State in spring 2020. Photo By Logan Wassall.

High up in the air, members of the Swingin’ Spurs, K-State’s former competitive country swing dancing tea, put their trust in each other to perform a tough lift during a competition in fall 2019. Photo By Caroline Reynolds.

Walking off the field, Coach Klieman hugs defensive tackle Trey Dishon during a home football game in fall 2019. The 2019 season was Coach Klieman’s first season with the Wildcats. Photo By Logan Wassall.

Performing a kick line, the Classy Cats perform before the football game against the University of Oklahoma on Oct. 26, 2019. The Wildcats upset the No. 5 rated Sooners with a final score of 48-41. Photo By Logan Wassall.

Giving their last performance, marching band members end their pub crawl outside Rally House in Aggieville the night before a home football game in fall 2019. Photo By Dylan Connell.

Spinning their batons, Katie Dreiling and Delaney Madden perform during halftime at the TCU football game on Oct. 19, 2019. Photo By Sabrina Cline.

Recording scores, the meat judging team carefully examines large cuts of meat and evaluates their quality during the 2019-2020 school year. Photo By Abi Compton.

Swinging his bat, Dylan Caplinger, then junior in business, plays in K-State’s Shave for the Brave scrimmage at Tointon Family Stadium on Oct. 10, 2020. Photo By Dylan Connell.

Keeping a distance, the marching band spreads out in Bill Snyder Family Stadium to perform during a football game in fall 2020. Everyone had to keep at least a six-foot distance during the COVID-19 pandemic. Photo By Dalton Wainscott.

Adjusting the levels, Trey Kuhlmann, then junior in political science, perfects the radio show’s audio. Photo By Macey Franko.

Marching on the street, protesters chant “say his name” while supporting the Black. Lives Matter movement on May 30, 2020 following the death of George Floyd. Photo By Angie Moss.

Directing her crew, Kelsey Ladlie, then senior in life sciences and pre-occupational therapy, crouches and watches as the rowers paddle during rowing practice in spring 2022. Photo By Macey Franko.

Fist bumping, a color guard senior is congratulated by band director Dr. Frank Tracz on her accomplishments while celebrating senior night in fall 2022. Photo By Macey Franko

Trying to score points, the cowboy rides the bronco during the saddle bronc event at the K-State Rodeo during February 2022. Photo By Macey Franko.

Cutting it loose, students participate in Wildcat Request Live during Homecoming Week in 2021 by performing a Footloose dance. Photo By Sarah Unruh.

Loud and proud, The Pride of Wildcatland provides entertainment to the stadium from the center of the student section during a fall 2021 football game. Photo By Macey Franko.

Under the bright lights, students watch as the clock winds down on the first full home game at Bill Snyder Family Stadium in a year and a half in September 2022. Photo By Kendall Spencer.

Cheering loudly, the student section roars to life as the cats take the field at the Refill The Bill home opener against Southern Illinois in fall 2021. This was the first full-capacity game at Bill Snyder Family Stadium following the COVID-19 pandemic. Photo By Kendall Spencer.

Singing along, students cheer for Spencer Sutherland on stage during the Wildstock concert, which featured various artists, at Bosco Plaza in fall 2021. The event was hosted by the Union Program Council and Wildcat 91.9. Photo By Madison Riebel.

Hugging a new member, Anna Pearson, then sophomore in communication science and disorders and member of Alpha Xi celebrates a new addition to the sorority during Bid Day in 2021. Photo By Hallie Everett.

Taking a selfie over the wall, student proudly display their homemade signs in a photo with Willie the Wildcat at the football game against the University of Missouri on Sept. 10, 2022. Photo By Macey Franko.

Flexing, then senior guard Gabby Gregory shows off for the crowd during the starting lineup calls. Photo By Reece Bachta.

With a big grin, then junior defensive end Felix Anudike-Uzomah lays in confetti. K-State beat TCU 31-28 in overtime to win the Big 12 Championship at AT&T Stadium in Dallas, Texas on Dec. 3, 2022. Photo By Macey Franko.

Arms outstretched, then junior defensive end Felix Anudike-Uzomah tries to leap above the defensive lineman to get an interception in the game against Oklahoma State. Photo By Macey Franko.

Running to the tunnel, then senior offensive lineman Hayden Gillum celebrates after the game. Kansas State beat the University of Missouri 40-12 on Sept. 10, 2022. Photo By Macey Franko.

Yelling out the words, saxophone player Kennedy Mounce cheers on the wildcats during a fall 2022 football game. Photo By Reece Bachta.

After a point, the volleyball team huddles in the middle of the court to celebrate the set during a fall 2022 game. Photo By Macey Franko