RedZone to see new leadership in 2010-2011

RedZone elected three new members to join its cabinet next year May 26. Two current RedZone members will take on new leadership roles and will bring experience to the otherwise young cabinet.

Erin Lane, current co-president, has been elected as next year's vice president of marketing. Cori Simmons was elected as next year's vice president of membership.

The new cabinet members include freshmen Carmen Cueto and Lin Wilson as co-vice presidents of operations. Graham Miller, current co-president, said he feels curious and anxious about the new leaders because of their passion for Seattle U sports. Miller will be stepping down from his position as co-president to oversee and advise the transition of new RedZone leadership.

The expansion from four to five cabinet members allowed for two vice presidents of operations. Cueto hopes to help establish RedZone's presence at Seattle U sporting events.

"I want to have the RedZone section be the fullest, loudest and most spirited section of the stadium at every game," Cueto said.

Cori Simmons, vice president of membership, is responsible for generating excitement around campus for RedZone. Simmons, known by some as B.C.T. (Big Cori Time), has been described by one of the current co-presidents as the blood of RedZone.

"She can't be described, only experienced," Miller said.

Current co-president Lane, who will take over as the vice president of marketing, is known for being the graphic design mastermind at RedZone.

"When you see a graphic on a T-shirt or a RedZone advertisement, it was made by the hands of Erin," Miller said.

Next year's solo president Morgan Mushlitz worked this year on the cabinet as a volunteer assistant. Mushlitz is a freshman ROTC cadet and is an at-large ASSU representative. Miller said her passion and involvement in school activities made her the ideal candidate for president. He adds that one of her strongest leadership skills is her ability to manage.

"I really hope to continue the rowdiness and fun atmosphere that it was founded upon," Mushlitz said.

The newly elected RedZone cabinet members are in a unique position to lead the university in the key years of the transition to Division I.

Freshmen Cueto, Wilson and Mushlitz are representing the first class that will experience a D-I Seattle U for four years. Mushlitz hopes to attract the attention of the incoming freshman class and get them involved with RedZone.

"With the freshman class coming in, we feel starting the spirit early is key," Mushlitz said. "RedZone provides a unique environment where students can feel comfortable and join in a school event while meeting others who share their same love for supporting our athletes."

Adam may be reached at johns113@seattleu.edu