COLLEGE PARK, Md. – The University of Maryland Class of 2023 kicked off its first semester in College Park at Capital One Field Maryland Stadium Saturday night as Maryland Athletics along with Department of Resident Life presented its annual "Welcome to the B1G Show".
The event marked the official kickoff to the athletics season at Maryland. The program featured instructions of athletic traditions, which included learning the Maryland Victory Song and Alma Mater, taking part in the flag drop down the student section and getting a sneak peak of the Maryland football entrance video for the 2019-20 season.
Standout Maryland men's basketball guard Aaron Wiggins co-hosted the show and did not disappoint with his energy and charisma.
Maryland Director of Athletics Damon Evans and head football coach Michael Locksley also addressed the crowd.
"Our students are the fabric of this university," Locksley said. "You are bring life and atmosphere to our games. We are excited to put on a great show for you and can't wait to see you next Saturday versus Howard and every Saturday this season!"
The class also heard from football seniors Ellis McKennie and Tino Ellis, who shared their excitement for the upcoming season.
After a t-shirt toss, the program was capped off with a Class of 2022 photo on the field at Capital One Field at Maryland Stadium in the shape of an "M."
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