By Jen Toland, College Beat Writer
April 9, 2014
On Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays this semester, two to three
members of Worcester State's Student-Athlete Advisory Committee
walk across the street to Chandler Elementary School and conduct
40-minute physical education classes with eager and very
enthusiastic third-graders.
"It just goes to show you doing something so simple can mean so
much to someone," said Jack Sprague, a member of
SAAC and a junior wide receiver on the football team.
Worcester State's SAAC, which has about 40 members, has been
active on campus and in the community. Past projects have included
volunteering with the Special Olympics and at Sherry's House.
At Chandler Elementary, Worcester State student-athletes are
teaching kids about teamwork and leadership.
"It's a fun experience," said sophomore Krissy
Kenney, co-vice president of SAAC and a forward/midfielder
on the field hockey team. "The kids are so excited. They ask so
many questions. They want to know what sport you play, what you are
studying. It's good exposure for them."
Worcester State student-athletes begin each phys ed session with a
stretch and warm-up jog, then break the kids into smaller groups
for games of basketball or soccer.
"You can tell as soon as they walk in — their eyes light up,
they love seeing older kids," Sprague said. "As a kid growing up, I
always looked up to older kids. It's great to give back what you've
learned. Doing something like this means so much to them, and it's
good for us, too."
Photo Above: Worcester State University SAAC Helps Out The MA Special Olympics In March
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