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Cara Yaworske
  • Sport & Rec Management - BS
  • Class of 2014
  • Alexandria, VA

Cara Yaworske of Alexandria, VA headed to the Super Bowl

2013 Jan 24

Baltimore Ravens linebacker D.J. Bryant won't be the only JMU Duke in New Orleans next week for Super Bowl XLVII between the San Francisco 49ers and the Baltimore Ravens. James Madison University junior Cara Yaworske of Alexandria, VA, will join 10 other students from JMU's School of Hospitality, Sport and Recreation Management in New Orleans next week as they serve as a volunteers for events leading up to the big game.

The JMU students will be working four events during the days leading up to Super Bowl XLVII:

  • NFL Experience: Assist with interactive stations such as autograph stage, punt/pass/kick events, youth clinics, NFL memorabilia display and Super Bowl trophy exhibit.
  • Super Bowl Boulevard: Welcome tourists into the city and assist them in any way possible, communicating game, event, transportation and hospitality information.
  • Celebrity Beach Bowl: Assist with a flag football game among NFL greats and Hollywood's brightest stars.
  • NFL Tailgate: Assist guests during official tailgate party of the NFL, which includes current and former NFL players, VIPs and football fans.

The aim of this trip is to provide students practical volunteer experience within hospitality and sport and recreation management industries. Yaworske is majoring in JMU's sport and recreation management program.

The mission of the SHSRM at JMU is to develop a community of learners through quality education that integrates theory, practice and personal growth in the hospitality, sport and recreation industries. It is central to the mission to prepare leaders who embrace the worldwide nature of these industries with an emphasis on social responsibility. The SHSRM values innovation, inspiration and individual integrity and it seeks to foster an environment that is learning-centered and conducive to the success of students.

Follow the group's experience on Twitter at @JMU_SRM or on their Facebook. For more information, please contact Joshua Pate at 540-568-7409 or patejr@jmu.edu.