Grand Canyon University Athletics
2019-20 Cheerleaders Roster
Roster
Hesman, Sam

Sam Hesman
- Class:
- Junior
- HS:
- Summit Christian Academy
- Hometown:
- Kansas City, Mo.
- Major:
- Entrepreneurial Studies/Dance
Bio
Post-Graduation Goals: I want to pursue higher education in business or in Law School.
Why did you choose GCU? I chose GCU because of the Christian community and because my father and brother both visited the school and had a lot of great things to say about it.
When you are not cheering, where can you be found? When not cheering, I can be found getting coffee, reading, or playing guitar with friends in a practice room.
Who is the most influential person in your life? The most influential person in my life is my brother. He is a phenomenal example of what a Christian man should look like. Watching the way he lives his life and loves other people is an inspiration to me. I am beyond blessed to have such a positive influence in my life.
What is one piece of advice you would give someone who dreams of becoming a GCU Cheerleader? One piece of advice that I would give is to go to try-outs! I was considering trying out and thought that there was no way I would make it onto the team. I decided to try-out regardless and ended up making the team.
Fun Fact: I have been to the country of Iceland five times!
Favorite Bible Verse or Quote: “Therefore let us be grateful for receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, and thus let us offer to God acceptable worship, with reverence and awe,” Hebrews 12:28
Why did you choose GCU? I chose GCU because of the Christian community and because my father and brother both visited the school and had a lot of great things to say about it.
When you are not cheering, where can you be found? When not cheering, I can be found getting coffee, reading, or playing guitar with friends in a practice room.
Who is the most influential person in your life? The most influential person in my life is my brother. He is a phenomenal example of what a Christian man should look like. Watching the way he lives his life and loves other people is an inspiration to me. I am beyond blessed to have such a positive influence in my life.
What is one piece of advice you would give someone who dreams of becoming a GCU Cheerleader? One piece of advice that I would give is to go to try-outs! I was considering trying out and thought that there was no way I would make it onto the team. I decided to try-out regardless and ended up making the team.
Fun Fact: I have been to the country of Iceland five times!
Favorite Bible Verse or Quote: “Therefore let us be grateful for receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, and thus let us offer to God acceptable worship, with reverence and awe,” Hebrews 12:28
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