George Washington University Athletics
GW Athletes Visit Local Middle School
4/10/2001 12:00:00 AM | General
The GW athletes who participated in the program were Renee Arnold (volleyball); Jason Holloway (men's soccer); and Wes Teter (men's swimming). The athletes discussed the specifics of their particular sport with the message to inspire youth to stay in school, make the most of their educational opportunities, and use athletics as a tool to engender discipline and enhance academic performance. They spoke to an assembly of approximately 200 students in grades 6-8.
Verizon is a major supporter of the Atlantic 10, Pac-10, and NCAA athletic conferences and works with local university athletes, i.e., George Washington, to link public school students with local college students. The program's goal is to foster higher education pursuits among young people by exposing them to successful college students.
Given the universal attraction of sports, the Verizon Atlantic 10 athletes appeal to youth of all ages.
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The GW student-athletes who took part in the program were:
Renee Arnold (Senior * Riverdale, MD)
Volleyball * sports management major
Jason Holloway (Senior * Milwaukee, WI)
Men's Soccer * finance major
Wesley Teter (Senior * Farmer's Branch, TX)
Men's Swimming * sociology major
