Kameron McDaniel, a senior Tiger Paw member, was nominated by Auburn University and selected by Athlon Sports to represent the SEC for the Sideline Spirit Competition.
"War Kam Eagle" is accepting everyone's participation in voting as the polls remain open until Oct. 30 for the third round.
"I would love to give Auburn the opportunity to show how involved its student body is," McDaniel said. "To me, it's more about the prestige the Auburn family and the SEC would get."
McDaniel said she just wants to make the Auburn family proud, but she needs all the support she can get.
To vote, go to www.athlonsports.com/spirit and create a free account, then click on McDaniel's picture up to 20 times a day to help her win.
"I have stayed in first place for the most part, but every vote helps, and it would be great to pull even farther ahead," McDaniel said.
Tiger Paws agreed that McDaniel deserves to win the Sideline Spirit contest because of her passion for Auburn spirit as well as helping the community.
"I don't think I know anyone with more Auburn spirit than Kameron," said Hannah Milton, junior Tiger Paw. "She is truly a leader in getting people involved in the Auburn community, athletics and University."
Milton said McDaniel has been a tremendous help to all of the girls on the team.
"When I came in as a freshman, she really enabled me to be the best spirit leader I could and understand the Auburn and SEC traditions," Milton said.
Coach Jennifer Hodge said McDaniel is a dedicated member, loves to cheer for the Auburn Tigers and is a true performer.
"She is an outstanding Tiger Paw member, and I do enjoy the time that we have shared together," Hodge said.
McDaniel, a dancer since she was 5 years old, said she would spend six days a week in the dance studio practicing and competing.
"Tiger Paws was the perfect opportunity to keep dancing and to do something for Auburn that I truly cared for," McDaniel said.
McDaniel's dedication to the team is important to her as well as the friendships she has built over the past four years of participation.
"The girls over the past four years have been my best friend," McDaniel said. "All year, we spend most of our time together, so they become more like a family. I've had so many opportunities to give back to Auburn and the community."
McDaniel said Hodge selected a Tiger Paw to represent Auburn and graciously took the offer after talking it over with her family.
She knew it would be worth it because of her passion.
As a senior, she is appreciative of her nominations and time she has spent at Auburn.
"I have also had the opportunity this year to be on the team with my sister," McDaniel said. "It means a lot to me and will always be something special to remember. Representing Auburn, my team and the SEC is making for a memorable last year. I'm so grateful to have this experience."
The Tiger Paws said they believe being on the sidelines during football games and other sporting events is an experience of a lifetime.
"For me, being on Tiger Paws is a way of doing something I absolutely love and being involved within Auburn while in college," Milton said. "I love getting to represent Auburn in such a unique way. It may be more work than required by the average college student, but it is an experience I wouldn't trade for anything."
McDaniel said if she wins the third round she will be honored to represent Auburn and the SEC in the Athlon Sports Sideline Spirit Competition.
She said she appreciates everyone's support and participation.
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