The FAMU men's track team took on a community service project this weekend, which was also a campus beautification event. The men's team cleaned out "FAMU Pond" on the South side of campus.The pond, is actually a stormwater runoff holding pond, that is well-manicured on the former site of the Marching "100" practice field. The area is used for various social events and is a popular site to pass for students on a daily basis.
On a weekend where the team did not compete in a meet, the Rattlers donned work gear, grabbed some rakes, trash pickup devices and shovels and set out to make the place look better.
Head coach Wayne Angel led the charge by example, actually submersing in efforts to reach as much debris as possible. "We've got to do something to help maintain our own campus," Angel said. "I'm proud of our guys for buying into taking care of our own campus," he added.
The Rattlers are coming off a successful start to the 2010-2011 indoor season with several MEAC Championship qualifiers and a No.15 ranking in the NCAA southern region. They return to action this weekend at the Virginia Tech Invitational in Blacksburg, Va.