Clarksville, Ark.-Several student-athletes from their respective sports have volunteered with The Salvation Army's Red Kettle drive over the past two weeks.
   
Every year The Salvation Army raises money through donations to their Red Kettles. This money is used for food, shelter, and social services to those in need throughout the year. From November 30-December 8, U of O student-athletes assisted in the effort by ringing bells for Red Kettle donations at Walmart and Harps in Clarksville.

Senior baseball player Grady Finley gave his take on the importance of getting involved in volunteer work.

"We are able to give back to the community and provide a positive identity of our team and Ozarks in our community," he said. "It is a great way to get involved and it is for a great cause."

Doing volunteer work for the Salvation Army has helped the student-athletes get in touch with the community and give back to a town that supports their college.

"I believe it helps develop a social identity for our team and our school as a whole," freshman baseball player Dalton Spurgeon added.

By Keaton Ramsey, Student Assistant for Sports Information