The America East SAAC participated in a community outreach program during its April 15-16, 2005 meeting (see pictures below) in Boston, Mass. The SAAC partnered with the Boston Centers for Youth and Family on Saturday, April 16 in Boston’s South End neighborhood. Members of SAAC led activities for approximately 50 local youth. They participated in games of kickball, capture the flag and relay races. The SAAC meets twice each year and is committed to participating in community outreach projects each time they meet.
Student-Athlete Participants:
Albany ? Ashlee Reed (volleyball), Chris Wyatt (basketball)
Binghamton ? Leila Karkia (swimming & diving), Hasani Hampden (track & field)
Boston ? Lidija Breznikar (swimming & diving), Mike McGrath (swimming & diving)
Hartford ? Teri Connolly (volleyball), Stefanie Bourassa (soccer)
Maine ? Sarah Holmsten (swimming & diving), Zach Gray (swimming & diving)
UMBC ? Tiffany Deinzer (field hockey), Kathleen Jackson (field hockey), Mike Housman (basketball)
New Hampshire ? Sydney Mikkelson (skiing), Rob Cochran (swimming & diving)
Northeastern ? Zara Northover (track & field), Matt Handy (soccer)
Stony Brook ? Tricia Palmeri (swimming & diving)
Vermont ? Molly Gray (skiing), Abbey Kaknes (ice hockey)