MARICOPA, Ariz. -- The Sun Devil Caravan continued its 2016 tour with a visit to Maricopa on Tuesday. Sun Devil Athletics head coaches Todd Graham (football), Bobby Hurley (men’s basketball) and Charli Turner Thorne (women’s basketball) along with student-athletes, 942 Crew members and the ASU Marching Band participated in the festivities.
The day commenced with a Sparky’s Tour youth education assembly at Butterfield Elementary where the Sun Devil student-athletes interacted with children and taught the value of personal character and healthy living. The program focused on the six character traits using the acronym S.P.A.R.K.Y. - Self-discipline, Positive, Active, Respect, Knowledge and Yourself.
The people have spoken. They want Sparky (even the little Wildcat on the right). #SunDevilCaravan pic.twitter.com/I8l2qNPUIF
— Sun Devil Athletics (@TheSunDevils) May 17, 2016
The caravan then made its way to Copper Sky Recreation Complex where it participated in a beautification service project. The crew put in lots of hard work as it tended to landscaping around the complex.
#SunDevilCaravan back at it again with the community service. pic.twitter.com/zWIsKkg7dF
— Sun Devil Athletics (@TheSunDevils) May 17, 2016
The Caravan then concluded with a Sun Devil VIP Meet and Greet at Southern Dunes Golf Course where several Sun Devil supporters came out to listen to each of the coaches speak while also getting the opportunity to interact with the student-athletes and other members of Sun Devil Athletics.
Kodi Justice talks hoops at the Maricopa #SunDevilCaravan. pic.twitter.com/ppR3mlvg3y
— Sun Devil Athletics (@TheSunDevils) May 18, 2016