Newton Koemel Spotlight
- Jaden Goodin
- Sep 17, 2025
- 2 min read
College life always pushes us to look forward, chasing the next goal or achievement, but do not
forget to glance back every now and then. The moments and lessons left behind are what shape
the road ahead. That is why this edition of the Bell Ringer highlights one of our own alumni and
the past of Saddle Tramps.
This spotlight features Newton Koemel, a proud member of the Fall 2016 “Hub City Hell
Raisers” pledge class.
When asked about his favorite Saddle Tramps memory, Newton did not hesitate to say,” Carol of
Lights. It’s always a magical time where the University gets together to celebrate the holidays,
and it was special to be a part of it.”
For Newton, Saddle Tramps was not just an organization; it
was a community. He shared how the brotherhood helped
him through tough times and shaped his perspective. “I met
my closest college friends through Tramps… My pledge class
had guys from all different background, and getting to know
them gave me perspective that I use in the real world.”
Since leaving Saddle Tramps, Newton states that his biggest
achievement has been earning his Master’s in Food Sciences
from Texas Tech, a milestone that required him to lean on the lessons he learned in Saddle
Tramps: perseverance, teamwork, and asking for help when needed.
His advice for current and future Tramps? “Make the time to attend events. School is important,
yes, but college goes by too fast. I’d give anything to be back at a sporting event, wrapping Will
or ringing the victory bells with my brothers.”Stay tuned for more alumni stories in upcoming editions of the Bell Ringer, because every story
reminds us why these traditions matter.
In football news, Texas Tech’s team played Arkansas-Pine Bluff in their season opener. Texas
Tech scored 47 points to none by halftime. When halftime started, the weather had become
dangerous, so the game was delayed for about an hour and a half until it finally resumed at 10
pm with the teams playing two 8-minute quarters. The game ended just before 11 pm, with the
final score of 67-7.
Week 2, Texas Tech played Kent State. With it being a morning non-conference game, the
attendance was low, but the crowd
showed out, and the Saddle Tramps got to
show off their all-new white workshirts.
The game started off easy, and the score
was 49-0 in Tech’s favor by halftime.
With no rain delay this week, Texas Tech
finished off the game with an amazing 62-14 points to secure the Red Raider victory.
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