A tale of how the University of Richmond Colts became the Spiders

Name: #alongcamethespiders
Address: Richmond

Along Came The Spiders, written by Tina Hallock, the first lady of the University of Richmond, tells how the University of Richmond became the only Spider mascot in collegiate sports.

After reading many accounts of how the Spider mascot came to be, Tina was inspired to write a children’s book detailing the history. The book is illustrated by Kaitlin Jones Stasiunas, the University of Richmond’s health promotion coordinator and a talented artist.

All proceeds from the book will go toward the University of Richmond scholarship fund

As Kevin, the President of the University of Richmond, and I travel the world promoting Spider Pride, people often ask, "Why is your mascot the Spider?" And this is the tale...

Tina Hallock

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Meet the Author

Tina Hallock, the first lady of the University of Richmond, has a BA in Elementary Education from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst. She is a champion for the well-being of students and families, always normalizing the conversation around mental health. To make a broader impact, Tina co-created a podcast, “No Need to Explain with the Mental Health Mamas” with over 130 episodes and listeners from around the world. Tina grew up in Hadley, Massachusetts and currently lives with her husband and their dogs in Richmond, VA.

Meet the Illustrator

Kaitlin Stasiunas’ love for drawing grew the moment she made a scribbled mural on her childhood bedroom wall with her Mom. Art, in many different ways, has been a passion of hers since that moment. Kaitlin has always strived to follow in her talented mother’s footsteps. When she isn’t illustrating, promoting health and wellness at the University of Richmond, or teaching her Art studio course, you will find her at a local CrossFit gym, or spending quality time with husband and 1 year old son in Henrico, Vir ginia.

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#alongcamethespiders

Richmond, VA 23229

tina@alongcamethespiders.com

#alongcamethespiders

A tale of how the University of Richmond Colts became the Spiders

All proceeds from the book will go toward the University of Richmond scholarship fund

As Kevin, the President of the University of Richmond, and I travel the world promoting Spider Pride, people often ask, "Why is your mascot the Spider?" And this is the tale...

It’s almost here!

Meet the Author

Meet the Illustrator

Connect with Tina and Kaitlin

Get the Scoop!

Contact Us

We would love to hear from you and will do our best to get back to you soon!

#alongcamethespiders

A tale of how the University of Richmond Colts became the Spiders

All proceeds from the book will go toward the University of Richmond scholarship fund

As Kevin, the President of the University of Richmond, and I travel the world promoting Spider Pride, people often ask, "Why is your mascot the Spider?" And this is the tale...

It’s almost here!

Meet the Author

Meet the Illustrator

Connect with Tina and Kaitlin

Get the Scoop!

Contact Us

We would love to hear from you and will do our best to get back to you soon!

#alongcamethespiders

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