Murray State University Athletics
Women’s Basketball Team Starts Community Service Projects for 2011-12 Season
8/23/2011 2:20:00 PM | Women's Basketball
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The Racers, along with Isaiah Canaan, Ivan Aska, Donte Poole and Terrance Miles from the men's basketball team, were at the St. John Missionary Baptist Church Aug. 20 for their Back to School Bash. The event is a kick off for the start of school for the youth of the church that focuses on the importance of education.
“I would like to thank the women's basketball team and those that participated from the men's basketball team,” said Kiana Pearson, St. John Missionary Baptist Church Youth Director. “It speaks volumes when student-athletes take the time to give young children advice on why school is important.”
The Racers assisted at the event by serving meals, operating a snow cone machine, applying face paint and Christian fake tattoos, assisting with water slides and playing games with the 30 children that attended. The teams also spoke to the children about the importance of an education.
“Having college student-athletes present at our Back to School Bash created a true example of a role model for our young children,” Ronald Kendrick, Pastor of St. John Missionary Baptist Church said. “We at St. John Missionary Baptist Church are very appreciative of the community service that the Racers have given us and it has truly made a difference.”
“This was a fantastic opportunity for our student-athletes to show their support for a community that so often supports them,” said head coach Rob Cross. “Pastor Kendrick and Mrs. Pearson do a great job of mentoring the youth under their charge and we are thankful to them for all that they do for Murray and our young people.”
