Two MSU Student-Athletes Receive Community Service Honor
11/25/2008 12:00:00 AM | General
Montana State women’s basketball player Erica Perry and football player Tanner Ripley received the honor this weekend at the annual Cat-Griz football clash in Missoula. Perry is a junior majoring in business management. She regularly mentors a youngster through the Bozeman Big Brothers Big Sisters and gives her time and expertise to Bozeman area athletes through the Special Olympics. Ripley is a junior majoring in animal science. He volunteers with Big Brothers Big Sisters and is a leader for a Belgrade-area youth group.
“Erica is the heartbeat of our basketball program,” said head women’s basketball coach Trish Binford. “As a point-guard she is our leader on the floor. More importantly, she is a leader off the floor. Erica understands that being a student-athlete at Montana State is more than what happens on the court or in the classroom. She knows that being a complete student-athlete includes giving back to the community that supports us.”
“Tanner Ripley has a heart of gold,” head football coach Rob Ash said. “He genuinely cares about people of all ages and he truly enjoys giving his time to others.”
Ash noted that Ripley’s influence extends throughout the football squad.
“He constantly searches for opportunities to serve, and he encourages other members of the MSU football team to serve with him,” Ash said. “His commitment to service is impressive, and his impact on the community is obvious. He represents our football program in the best possible way – through positive actions and public service.”
The MAIS Award commemorates the signing of the Presidents’ Declaration of the Civic Responsibility of Higher Education, which occurred in November 2000. This year marks the 8th presentation of the award. The first MAIS Award was made in November 2001 in Bozeman, Montana. The presentation alternates with the location of the state rivalry football game.
“Erica is the heartbeat of our basketball program,” said head women’s basketball coach Trish Binford. “As a point-guard she is our leader on the floor. More importantly, she is a leader off the floor. Erica understands that being a student-athlete at Montana State is more than what happens on the court or in the classroom. She knows that being a complete student-athlete includes giving back to the community that supports us.”
“Tanner Ripley has a heart of gold,” head football coach Rob Ash said. “He genuinely cares about people of all ages and he truly enjoys giving his time to others.”
Ash noted that Ripley’s influence extends throughout the football squad.
“He constantly searches for opportunities to serve, and he encourages other members of the MSU football team to serve with him,” Ash said. “His commitment to service is impressive, and his impact on the community is obvious. He represents our football program in the best possible way – through positive actions and public service.”
The MAIS Award commemorates the signing of the Presidents’ Declaration of the Civic Responsibility of Higher Education, which occurred in November 2000. This year marks the 8th presentation of the award. The first MAIS Award was made in November 2001 in Bozeman, Montana. The presentation alternates with the location of the state rivalry football game.
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