Providence College Men's Basketball Players Visit St. Peter's School

As participants in the Providence College All-Stars School Rewards Program, students receive tickets to a men's basketball game to reward their academic achievement.

Bilal Dixon speaks to students at St. Peter's School.

Nov. 5, 2010

PROVIDENCE, R.I. - On Thursday, November 4th, Providence College men's basketball players Ron Giplaye(Lowell, Mass.) and Bilal Dixon (Jersey City, N.J.) visited St. Peter's School in Warwick, R.I. to talk with students as a part of the Providence College All-Stars School Rewards program.

The program is geared toward rewarding academic achievement with tickets to Friar men's basketball games. Participating schools reward students with bookmarks that include a ticket voucher to a men's basketball home game, valid for two tickets, one for the student and one for a parent. Schools will be recognized on the videoboard during the game they attend and some will also be visited by a men's basketball player.

To view photos of the school visit CLICK HERE.

If you would like your class or school to participate in the program visit friars.com or call (401) 865-GOPC.

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