YSU athletes show passion for community service
Rob Harris REPORTER
Issue date: 11/17/09 Section: Sports
"I really enjoyed speaking to the kids at W.S. Guy. I think the kids really like hearing from college students; they seemed really interested in what entails being a college athlete," Manuel said.
Coach Martin agreed, and said that event was the most rewarding.
"We talked about working hard, and the importance of school. Whenever you can get some one-on-one time, I think that makes a big difference," Martin said.
Senior captain Kaitlyn March also expressed her view on community service.
"I think student athletes have an obligation to give back to the community. We have many people who follow our program faithfully and cheer for us no matter what situation we are in. I feel like community service is one way I can pay them back," March said.
The team has one more major community service project this semester, which was organized by March for her senior project. Fans are asked to bring household items, clothes and gift cards to home games. These items will be donated to the Beatitude House.
Coach Martin agreed, and said that event was the most rewarding.
"We talked about working hard, and the importance of school. Whenever you can get some one-on-one time, I think that makes a big difference," Martin said.
Senior captain Kaitlyn March also expressed her view on community service.
"I think student athletes have an obligation to give back to the community. We have many people who follow our program faithfully and cheer for us no matter what situation we are in. I feel like community service is one way I can pay them back," March said.
The team has one more major community service project this semester, which was organized by March for her senior project. Fans are asked to bring household items, clothes and gift cards to home games. These items will be donated to the Beatitude House.
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