Mr. Lupe Villalobos: ‘He’s our number one fan’
Custodian Lupe Villalobos supports the UA Bears.
January 27, 2010 • Courtney C. '10
Filed under Sports
In spite of the chilling winds and bitter cold, one Ursuline fan sits in the bleachers, determined to cheer on the soccer team. Lupe, a member of Ursuline’s facilities department, shows his spirit for the Bears at almost every athletic event at home and away.
“I like to see what kind of teams we have every year,” Lupe said. “I want to support the girls in their sports.”
Lupe is very dedicated. He tries his best to attend every game, even away games, no matter what kind of weather there is that day.
“I remember for our second round playoff game last year for softball we played on a Saturday morning at Parish Episcopal, and as they were calling our names to come out on to the field the first face I saw was Lupe’s. He was standing along the fence with the dads cheering his heart out for us,” said Katie S. ’10.
Most of the time Lupe can be seen around school wearing his UA Bears spirit wear.
“I always see him wearing his ‘Bear Faithful’ shirt at school,” said Briana L. ’10. Also during the cold winter months, he never fails to wear his Soccer Bears winter coat.
“I love to watch soccer and just watch the athletes play. It doesn’t matter if they win or lose, but it makes me feel good when they make a really good play!” said Lupe.
The Ursuline athletes definitely take notice of how often he comes to be the Bears’ cheerleader.
“Lupe comes to our games more often then some of our parents. When he can’t make the game, he always has a smile and encouraging word to pass along in the hallway,” said Michelle M. ’10. “He’s our number one fan. His attendance is sincerely valued, something I am afraid we don’t tell him often enough.”
Through Lupe’s dedication to Ursuline Academy’s athletics, many friendships have been created. He is well known by everybody in the school.
“Lupe is always encouraging! I think it is so thoughtful of him to make it to so many of the athletic games!” said Megan T. ’10. “When I see him in the hall, he always asks how we did at our last game. If we lost, he’s always positive and says ‘you’ll get them next time!’”
The Ursuline volleyball team wanted to thank Lupe for all his support this year by giving him a special gift at the end of the season.
“We all agreed that he was one of our most dedicated fans, so we wanted to give him something to show our appreciation!”said Abby K.‘10.
They invited him to their end of year banquet and presented him with a monogrammed Ursuline bleacher seat and a big thank you. “Lupe was always our number one fan. We all thought he should be recognized for being so supportive,” said Maddie R. ‘10.
Lupe sets an example that we as students can learn from. He shows us how to support each other as a community. The student body is grateful for his spirit at the games and can’t wait to see him at more this year! Go Bears!
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