Raiche Sisters Named Twin Commuters of the Semester
At Spring Convocation, identical twin sisters and student-athletes Morgan and Taylor Raiche were honored as the 2016 Spring Commuters of the Semester. Traveling to campus from West Rutland, the two were recognized for their dedicated commitments both in the classroom and on the court.
The epitome of true student-athletes, the twins both maintain high GPA's and helped assist the women's basketball team in achieving a winning 11-3 record this season, all while remaining some of the most reliable work-study students in the Athletics office. At home, they are always making time to lend a hand around the house, helping with their four younger siblings.
"The twins are the type of people you look up to both on the court and off. They are not only the kindest and most caring people I've met but also the hardest working individuals I have ever had the privilege of playing with," said Alexandra Jones, co-captain of the women's basketball team and teammate to the sisters.
Outside of the Castleton University community, the Raiche twins are involved with the EDD Memorial Foundation, offering special needs children a chance to compete in basketball. Through the program, they have had the opportunity to work on many other community service projects, making them a clear choice for the award.
"For the first time in my 15 years, this semester, we have a dual winner for the Commuter of the Semester Award," said President Dave Wolk, who announced the award at the January 21 Convocation celebration. "Both of them are strong candidates in their own right. They are kind, pleasant, and even give you a break when you call them the wrong name."