POMONA – The University of La Verne women's soccer team gave back to the community on Monday by reading Dr. Seuss books to students at the Lopez Elementary School as a part of the celebration of Read Across America Day, also known as Dr. Seuss Day.
Members of the team and the coaching staff each put on the signature tall red-and-white striped hat worn by the Cat in the Hat in Dr. Seuss' books and read to students of grades K-6.
"Community service is a big part of what we do and who we are as a part of the women's soccer team," head coach Lauryn Pehanich said. "To take the time and go and be a part of something like Read Across America is very beneficial for the women – it allows them to bring joy to others and represent the university in a positive way."
Each team member read aloud to two different classes.
"Read Across America is something we look forward to doing every year as it is becoming a tradition for the women's soccer team," junior goalkeeper Delanie Pacheco said. "We have especially loved serving the kids at Lopez Elementary School because the kids are tremendous participants and the staff is wonderful to work with."
Read Across America is an initiative on reading created by the National Education Association. Read Across America Day takes place annually on the day closest to March 2, the birthday of Dr. Seuss. For more information on Read Across America, click here.
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