Character Education Trading Card giveaways on April 21 & 28
February 16, 2007 | General
For the second year Missouri State University Athletics has partnered with the Springfield Chamber of Commerce’s Character Education program and the Springfield YMCA for a 30-card trading card set. In 2006, Missouri State Athletics Development received a “Best of the Best” award from NACMA for this Character Education trading card project.
Young Bears baseball and softball fans will receive a 30-card trading card set featuring
Character Education is a Chamber-led community-wide initiative working to create a "culture of character." The program incorporates most aspects of the community, including business, schools, universities, civic organizations, government, the faith community and the media in the city of
The community chose 12 words that are being used for the year-round, community-wide character education initiative led by the Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce. A new word is highlighted each month in a concerted effort to focus on the designated characteristic in hopes that a uniform message permeates the community. Such words included RESPECT, COURTESY, ATTITUDE, etc.
The mission of Character Ed is to promote a culture that celebrates and builds upon the best of human virtues.
The 30
Blake Ahearn Men’s Basketball
Adeana McAfee -- Volleyball
Tanya Cyrus Track & Field
Ashley Huck Field Hockey
Kevin Sears -- Football
Matt Sullivan Men’s Golf
Megan Beebe Women’s Soccer
Katelyn Panzau -- Volleyball
Jordan Hawkins Women’s Swimming
Justin Williamson -- Football
Ross Detwiler -- Baseball
Amy Crowder Women’s Diving
Kelli Boddie Men’s Soccer
Brett Williams Men’s Soccer
Carrie Vestal Cross Country
Kate Blair Women’s Soccer
Spencer Laurie Men’s Basketball
Kristin Wolkey Track & Field
Melissa Millin Field Hockey
Missy Linnens Women’s Golf
Melissa Porche -- Softball
Jake Shafer -- Baseball
Jessie Smith -- Softball
Michael Cooper -- Football
Tag Morris Women’s Basketball
Ryan Maeker Men’s Diving
Lance Parker Men’s Soccer
A.J. Goertzen -- Men’s Swimming
Matt Lawson -- Baseball
Tiff Terwelp Women’s Basketball
