The University of Mississippi Athletics
Volleyball’s Thompson Named To SEC Community Service Team
12/1/2021 | Volleyball
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BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – In recognition of her work throughout the Oxford-Lafayette community, Ole Miss senior outside hitter Lauren Thompson was named to the SEC Community Service Team, announced Wednesday by the league office.
In a continuing effort to recognize the accomplishments of student-athletes beyond the field of competition, the Southeastern Conference is once again highlighting a panel of athletes for its annual Community Service Team. All league-sponsored sports have had a Community Service Team since 2004.
Thompson participated in Reading with the Rebels, where she visited elementary schools throughout the LOU community to read books to students. The outside hitter also assisted in the collection of books and bears as a part of the UM Books and Bears Christmas program and spent time working with the annual Feed The Sip service project with the collection of food items to donate to elementary schools in the surrounding areas to help fight hunger in Mississippi.
The senior has worked with the Oxford Park Commissions volleyball clinic teaching volleyball skills to children in Oxford. During the Thanksgiving holiday, Thompson also helped collect and donate baskets to families in need throughout the LOU community to the Adopt-A-Basket service project. The senior has also participated in the annual A Night to Shine event to celebrate guests with special needs during an unforgettable prom night experience.
Thompson and the Rebel are back on the court, making their first appearance in the NCAA Tournament in 11 years on Thursday, Dec. 2, at 7 p.m. CT against NO. 14 Creighton. The match will be available to stream on ESPN+.
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