By Mike Greife,
September 30, 2016
WARRENSBURG, MO – The family of ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ freshman Abby Skrastins,
an open option major from Colorado Springs, Colo., was named ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Family of the Year
as part of ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½â€™s annual Family Weekend Sept. 23-25.
Skrastins and her family were recognized during halftime of the Saturday, Sept. 24
football game between the ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Mules and Emporia State University. Skrastins’ parents,
Tim and DeAnne Skrastins of Colorado Springs, were unable to attend. She was joined
by her aunt and uncle, Don and Judy Ritta.
In the essay Skrastins wrote nominating her family for the honor, she credited the
support she receives from her family with allowing her to succeed and become the person
she has grown to be. The added that the examples they set as they met the challenges
of life have inspired her.
The Family of the Year selected and introduced annually during the ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Family Weekend
celebration. Students may nominate their families, submitting an essay with their
nomination. This is the 16th year for the honor, sponsored by the ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ United Student
Housing Association.
In addition to a $300 cash prize, Abby received tickets for the weekend football game
for her and her family members, pre-game tailgate tickets and t-shirts courtesy of
the ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ University Store.
