SPOTLIGHT
According to Webster’s Dictionary, the definition of the word ‘champion’ is as follows: 1. A winner of first prize or first place in competition. 2. A militant advocate or defender. A champion of civil rights. 3. A warrior or a fighter. A champion of his kin. For many Ellensburg community members, the word ‘champion’ best represents Pictured CWU’s Football Assistant and Defensive Backs Coach AJ Cooper. He is well-known as a leader who uses his passion and love for the game of football to teach lessons of life and wisdom to the players he coaches and the community in which he resides. There are many ways he has been said to inspire others to use their voices to make a difference, bringing hope that equality for all will be our future together.