01-05-2010

Mudville Alum Returns Home for Community Service

Island Park Elementary 4th Grade Class

Photo Courtesy: Jennifer LaBrie

Mercer Island, WA - Mudville Alumni and now Oregon State Beaver LHP / 1B Matt Boyd returned home to speak to Island Park Elementary 4th grade classes on the life as a student-athlete and proper nutrition! Matt attended Sunnybeam and Lakeridge Elementary School during his early and primary years of school.

Matt's volunteer actions align with the Oregon State Everyday Champion Program's mission. Oregon State University Athletics supports approximately 500 student-athletes who showcase grit, determination, teamwork, passion and drive in 17 sports. The "everyday champions" program was developed to prepare these student-athletes, who excel on the field and courts, for today's competitive environment after graduation.

The goal of the everyday champions program is to have OSU's student-athletes leave educated, confident, connected and well prepared for the personal and professional challenges that will face them throughout their lives. Everyday Beaver student-athletes excel on the playing field, in the classroom, as a teammate and in the community.

Throughout the year OSU recognizes many student-athletes, along with several alumni featured, in an attempt to highlight their extraordinary accomplishments.