By Jen Toland, College Beat Writer
January 12, 2014
Worcester, MA --- Worcester State senior Michel'le St. Pierre was one of 10 female student-athletes from across the country named to the 2014 Allstate WBCA Good Works Team, an off-the-court honor recognizing college basketball players for their community involvement.
St. Pierre was one of two Division III student-athletes selected and the only representative from a New England school.
"Shelly is well deserving of this honor," Worcester State coach Karen Tessmer said. "She is always the first one to volunteer for something, and she is always willing to help out. We are really excited for her. She is a great reflection of Worcester State."
St. Pierre's extensive service resume includes initiating the women's basketball team's involvement with TeamIMPACT, cleaning, painting and refurbishing a local elementary school's library, and as an active member of the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee, she has been instrumental in on-campus involvement with Special Olympics.
When a sixth-grader who was a former women's basketball camp attendee lost her leg after being diagnosed with a rare form of childhood cancer, St. Pierre visited her at the hospital, supported her during chemotherapy treatments, and participated in the family's fundraisers.
St. Pierre serves in the Army National Guard and has been activated for five natural disasters and emergency services, including last year's Boston Marathon bombing.
St. Pierre and the other WBCA Good Works Team honorees will be recognized at this year's NCAA Division 1 Women's Final Four in Nashville, where they will also participate in a local community project.
"Michel'le exemplifies this award with all the 'good works' she does on and off campus by willingly volunteering for any community service project," Tessmer said. "This is a special opportunity for her."
Kentucky senior Kastine Evans, the sister of former Holy Cross guard R.J. Evans, was also selected to the team.
St. Pierre Good Works Team Press Release
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