Roadrunners Help Hoover Elementary School Kick Off Read-a-Thon

CORVALLIS — Hoover Elementary School in Corvallis got a little help form Linn-Benton Community College student-athletes today when it kicked off the school's annual Husky Read-a-Thon fundraising event. More than two dozen LBCC student-athletes from each of the college's four sports participated in today's event. 

Roadrunner men's basketball coach Everett Hartman organized the community outreach effort. 

"The wife of a former student of mine works at Hoover and asked if we'd be interested in helping," Hartman said. "I thought it would be a great way for our players to give back to the community."

Last year Hoover students reported reading more than 80,000 minutes during the Husky Read-a-Thon. All funds raised from the Read-a-Thon go towards classroom enhancements to support all Hoover students.

"It was a lot of fun seeing how excited they all are about reading," said Ellie Weber, a sophomore volleyball player from Roseburg. "Having the opportunity to connect with the students, especially because I am going to school to become a teacher, was so special." 

About Hoover Elementary

Hoover Elementary is a K-5 elementary school located in Corvallis serving approximately 400 students.

About LBCC Athletics

Linn-Benton Community College sponsors intercollegiate competition in baseball, men's and women's basketball and women's volleyball. LBCC competes in the Northwest Athletic Conference, comprised of 32 community colleges in Oregon and Washington.