BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – A leader on and off the court, Ole Miss junior right side hitter Samantha Schnitta has been named to the SEC Community Service Team, announced by the conference 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.
Schnitta helped lead a water collection drive for Jackson, Mississippi, and the surrounding area as the city faced a water crisis after storms and flooding this past September. The junior was able to help Ole Miss student-athletes donate over 10,000 bottles of water for those in need.
Within the Oxford-Lafayette community, Schnitta has given back to children through initiatives such as Reading with the Rebels, visiting elementary classrooms to read to students and discuss her experiences as a student-athlete, Ole Miss’ annual Trunk or Treat event and Books and Bears where she helps collect books and toy donations during the Christmas holiday. She has also helped welcome students to school, participating in morning drop-off, and helped celebrate educators through the College Football Playoff’s Extra Yard for Teachers Week.
The right-side hitter also leads the charge on Ole Miss’ annual Feed the Sip food drive, helping collect non-perishable food items to donate to elementary schools in Tunica and Quitman County.
In her free time, Schnitta serves as an executive board member of Ole Miss’ Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC), helping represent all athletes at the university and enhancing the student-athlete experience.
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