Life Skills for Student Athletes

Photos by Jeff Jacobsen/KUAC

Dec. 6 & 7, 2004

KU basketball freshman C. J. Giles chatted with one of the students at New York Elementary School as part of the Life Skills for Student Athletes program.

Soccer goalie Colleen Quinn was one approximately 50 KU student-athletes welcomed Monday and Tuesday.

Clearly swimmer Lauren Bonfe enjoyed her classrom experience.

Emily Strinden related her experiences on the soccer field and in the KU classroom during her time at the school.

Basketball player Taylor McIntosh walked through the gym with her little buddy.

Volleyball player Tessa Jones found a quiet place to share stories.

Volleyball player Emily Brown shared time with the students on Tuesday.

The size of KU football player Scott Haverkamp didn't stop him from relating to his student.

Tennis player Lauren Hommell was animated as she worked with her student.

KU golfer Zach Pederson found that learning to listen was just as important as what he said.

Basketball player Darnell Jackson was given a tour of the school.

Track athlete Courtney Jacobs relaxed with her student Monday morning.