Southern Union Ambassadors
Southern Union Ambassadors serve as the official hosts and hostesses for various campus activities, including tours, orientation, registration, recruitment days, tutorial sessions, tournaments, homecoming, and graduation. Membership is limited to those who apply and are selected by a committee to receive the Ambassador Scholarship.
To maintain their position, Ambassadors must:
- Maintain a 2.75 cumulative GPA
- Be enrolled in a minimum of 12 credit hours each semester
- Enroll in IDS 299 each semester and maintain a grade of "B" in these classes
- Complete required service hours
- Exhibit conduct above reproach
Southern Union Ambassadors represent the top students at Southern Union. Those interested in applying must submit an Ambassador Scholarship Application form.
College Bowl Team
The SU College Bowl Team is organized to promote academic excellence. The team competes in statewide competitions against other two-year colleges and helps organize and promote high school scholars’ teams. Membership is by faculty selection and is based on academic performance, including grade point average.
Music Programs
The Southern Union Singers is a show choir group that performs concerts both at the College and in surrounding communities during each academic year. Membership is open to all students with the consent of the instructor, and admission is based on musical ability and prior experience.
The Southern Union Sound is a select group of singers and dancers chosen from the Southern Union Singers. This ensemble performs concerts both on campus and within the College community.
Miss Southern Union State Community College Pageant
The Miss Southern Union State Community College Pageant serves as a preliminary competition to the Miss Alabama Pageant. Participation is open to full-time female students at Southern Union. Qualified and interested students are encouraged to compete. For more information, visit the Miss Southern Union page on our website or contact the Student Government Association (SGA).
Intramural Program
The intramural program offers students the opportunity to participate in both team and individual sports and activities. Currently, the multi-use facility on the Wadley Campus is open several nights each week during the fall and spring semesters, offering a variety of options including basketball, badminton, volleyball, ping-pong, aerobics, weightlifting, and other games. Students are encouraged to check campus bulletin boards for announcements and schedules related to intramural activities.
Cheerleaders
The cheerleading program includes both male and female participants, as well as the college mascot, Battle the Bison. Cheerleaders perform at all home games for both the men’s and women’s basketball teams. Team members are expected to schedule their classes around practice times as set by the coach. In addition to practices, cheerleaders are required to attend weightlifting and workout sessions.
Tryouts are held each April and include both a clinic session and an official evaluation. Candidates are notified in writing if they are selected to join the Southern Union Cheer Team. All cheerleaders must be full-time students, maintain a minimum 2.0 GPA, and remain in good standing both academically and socially.