Key Points
  • McAlester student-athletes from various sports have been participating in community service projects alongside their athletic pursuits.
  • Activities include sorting and delivering Christmas Angels gifts, conducting food drives, buying and wrapping gifts for families, and assisting with Thanksgiving meals to help citizens in need.
  • The athletic department adopted Chadick Park through Keep McAlester Beautiful’s Adopt-A-Park program and engages in various community service initiatives throughout the year.
  • Other activities include assisting with blood drives, organizing trunk-or-treat events, and participating in placing American flags on veteran grave stones during Memorial Day weekend.
  • The athletic department's efforts highlight their commitment to unity and community, exemplified by the online hashtag "#1HERD."