Introduction to a Pom Girl

Hello everyone! My name is Peyton Mackay and I'm a junior advertising major and a communication minor here at OU! I'm originally from a small town in the mountains of Colorado. A lot of people ask me why I chose to come to Oklahoma for school. I came here for a lot of different reasons! First of all, I had family friends go here and I heard nothing but great things; once I visited, I was sold! Second, have you ever been to an OU Football game? It's one of the most amazing experiences. Finally, a big reason I chose to come to OU is because I'm a member of the OU Pom Squad! Being on Pom is so exciting. I've got to travel to so many different places and have gotten so many cool opportunities from it! Most recently, I got to travel to California for the Rose Bowl and parade. That will forever be a highlight in my life.



(Our float for the Rose Parade!)

This past weekend, my team and I went to the national championships in Orlando, Florida and we placed third! That's the highest placement in the history of OU Pom and we got to bring home a bronze medal! I've worked for that most of my life and it felt amazing to finally accomplish that goal.




(After placing third at the National Championships!)

At home in Colorado, I have two dogs that I love and miss dearly. They are my babies and it's hard being away from them the majority of the year, but every time I go home I'm welcomed by lots of snuggles by them! I'm not exactly sure what I want to pursue after graduation, but my main goal is to get a job. I also hope to work someplace really cool, maybe in my favorite place (London!). For now, I'm going to enjoy college and the places it takes me.




(Christmas with my dogs!)