On Saturday evening, the Gospel Gators hosted their first event of the semester in Annex 1. Fourteen members took the stage, matching in red and black, showcasing the songs they’ve been working on all semester. The group took the stage at 7:30 p.m. and began singing as a collective, with solos following. The audience was filled with around 40 family members and friends of the ensemble. Those who were seated were encouraged to clap and dance along while the group sang, engaging the audience in the routine.  Through their weekly rehearsals leading up to their big night, students and members developed a deeper understanding of what the gospel is and the roots of gospel music.  “This group is so important to me. I love singing,” said Sherrell Teague, the organization’s president and theatre arts and public health student. “I grew up in foster care and went through a lot of stuff, and honestly believe I wouldn’t have gotten through any of it without God.” The club operates as a one-cred...