Week 5 Spikes of the Week

Jackson Gould

Matt Bowman

Patrick Warwick

These three spikes helped the Rookie Coordinators preparing everything needed to welcome the new Rookie class

Week 4 Spikes of the Week

Devon Lily - Brought the Spikes BBQ Pit out to tailgate 

 Jackson Gould - Helped monitor the 3rd party vendors during tailgate.

 Eric Gardea - Helped monitor the 3rd party vendors during tailgate.

On Saturday, September 7, The Texas Iron Spikes volunteered in the Ridiculous Obstacle Challenge (R.O.C) Race. This 5K event was held in Lake Travis Convention Center and it included a challenging, yet entertaining race that included water slides, Tarzan ropes, even giant wrecking balls and so much more. The Iron Spikes volunteered by providing water to those competing in the race as well as helping the R.O.C Race Crew with maintaing stations and driving volunteers to different obstacles throughout the course. The 5K was a smashing success and a lot of fun for everyone who came out this weekend.

Texas Iron Spikes Volunteers 

Iron Spike Jie Yong ready to run the 5k

Some of the Iron Spikes who got to participate in the race after their volunteer shift was over

Week 2 Spikes of the Week 

Matt Bowman - Stepped up and helped the Spirit officers set up and tear down the first tailgate of the semester. 

Erick Martinez - Lent a helping hand and cooked at the tailgate.

Week 1 Spikes of the Week

Austin Franks - Helped move the Spikes BBQ Pit around Austin to its new home

Devon Lilly - Volunteered to drive to Dripping Springs to pick up the alcohol for our Football Tailgates

Iron Spikes Officer Retreat

The Texas Iron Spike Officer board went on their semesterly Officer Retreat the on the 23rd and 24th of August. This weekend has been a tradition passed down through the organization for years and gives the officer board some time to spend together before the busy semester. This weekend is composed of preparation and planning for Spike events throughout the year and allows the officers to discuss the most important issues facing the organization. After business has been taken care of, the officers strengthen heir camaraderie while relaxing and enjoy themselves at one of the members private property in Johnson City. 

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Iron Spikes Help Freshmen Moovin!

On Friday, August 23, members of the Texas Iron Spikes helped incoming freshmen move into their new dorm rooms. They lent a helping hand from 7 a.m to 5 p.m throughout the UT Campus through the Moovin event.

 Their helping spirit even got attention from the Longhorn Network.