THIBODAUX, La.  – Members of the Nicholls football program recently attended an assembly at Napoleonville Primary, which was put on to reward the students who had achieved good marks in school.

A total of 14 Colonel football players and three members of the coaching staff participated in the event. The players spoke to the students about the importance of being leaders, making good choices and working hard in school. The Colonels also provided examples by sharing their own personal experiences with the students.

In addition, the Colonel players and coaches interacted with the students of Napoleonville Primary by playing games and signing autographs.

“It's very important that our program continues to interact with the community, especially with young students,” said Nicholls football head coach Charlie Stubbs. “Doing well in school is one of the top priorities of our program, so participating in an event that is a reward for getting good grades is very meaningful.”

The Colonels who participated in the event were quarterbacks Landry Klann, Beaux Hebert, Hayden Cardiff and Tuskani Figaro; offensive linemen Abasi Salimu and Eric Alt; wide receivers Jordan Arcement, Xavier Marcus and Jimmy Wentworth; defensive linemen Keithen English, Andrew Hebert, Eric Trench and Michael Woods; and linebacker Nick LeBlanc. The coaches in attendance were Justin Anderson, Tyler Donaldson and Chuck Hepola.