It’s normal for Bobcats to plunge into the San Marcos River when their time at Texas State comes to an end.
A friend of former longtime maroon and gold volleyball coach Karen Chisum was unfamiliar with the tradition. She watched on social media as the University’s fall 2019 graduates each took the celebratory leap at Sewell Park. She suggested Chisum do the same to mark the day of her retirement.
The time finally came on Friday. Chisum approached the river, surrounded by friends and new Bobcats head coach Sean Huiet. She removed her jacket, shoes, earrings and glasses and approached the concrete ledge.
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