As the 2021 calendar year comes to a close, Virginia Tech Athletics will spend the month of December celebrating the Hokies' standout achievements from the past 12 months in a campaign called "Moments of Excellence."
The "Moments of Excellence" campaign will serve as a look back to the historic highlights and memorable accomplishments in Tech Athletics during 2021. Each varsity sport program will have an outstanding moment featured during December on the official Virginia Tech Athletics website and @HokieSports social media properties.
There were many Moments of Excellence for the spirit squads, including their academic success, their performance at the men's basketball ACC Tournament in March that was virtual on the video board and then being in-person at the Pinstripe Bowl at legendary Yankee Stadium.
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ACADEMIC SUCCESS
The Spirit squads sure get it done in the classroom and this past calendar year was no different, with multiple athletes earning 4.0 GPAs, making honor roll and the All-Academic Team.
Congratulations to all our Spirit Squads on the 2020 Honor Roll!
— Virginia Tech Spirit (@HokiesSpirit) April 29, 2021
Our Cheerleaders getting it done in the classroom! pic.twitter.com/3k10LvNToV
And, our HighTechs getting it done in the classroom! pic.twitter.com/3sUbarEDtt
— Virginia Tech Spirit (@HokiesSpirit) April 29, 2021
Perfect 4.0!
— Virginia Tech Spirit (@HokiesSpirit) April 28, 2021
Congratulations Danielle, Kelsey & Sonny! pic.twitter.com/mOOGHvYcA8
Congratulations Riley, Caitlyn & Senah! All-Academic Team! pic.twitter.com/3WH1AttnBy
— Virginia Tech Spirit (@HokiesSpirit) April 28, 2021
VIRTUAL DANCING
This past March, the HighTechs filmed a video of their performance and sent it in to the ACC, as the league office showcased it on the video board at Greensboro Coliseum in front of fans on each teams' pass list at the men's basketball ACC Tournament, when the Hokies took on North Carolina in the first round.
The @HokiesSpirit HighTechs have made an appearance in Greensboro! #Hokies pic.twitter.com/NR80Tcv23y
— Damian Salas (@vthokie) March 12, 2021
PINSTRIPE BOWL
To finish off the calendar year for the football team, the spirit squads were able to cheer in-person at one of the more iconic venues in sports – Yankee Stadium.