Dana Prazynski Receives Springfield College Lawrence Handy Prize

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SPRINGFIELD, MA (04/20/2011)(readMedia)-- Dana Prazynski of Fairfield, OH, 45014, received the 2011 Springfield College Lawrence Handy Prize, at the college's 85th Stepping Up Day ceremonies, at the Richard B. Flynn Campus Union Patio, on April 14, 2011, on the college campus. Prazynski, a fourth-year student whose major field of study is recreation management, received the presentation from Harry Rock, Springfield College director of YMCA Relations.

The Lawrence Handy Prize is given to a Springfield College student who demonstrates outstanding leadership to the Springfield College YMCA Club. Club members apply their classroom learning to create internships and also activities for professional and leadership development, networking, adventure and travel for students interested in YMCA and other careers.

Founded in 1885, Springfield College® (www.springfieldcollege.edu) is known worldwide as the Birthplace of Basketball® and for the guiding principles of its humanics philosophy-educating students in spirit, mind, and body for leadership in service to others. With its foundation of academic excellence and rich athletic heritage, Springfield College prepares students with real-world leadership skills for tomorrow's careers that transform lives and communities. The college offers a range of undergraduate and graduate degree programs in fields of health sciences, human and social services, sport management and movement studies, education, business, and the arts and sciences. It also offers doctoral programs in physical education, physical therapy, and psychology.

Springfield College is ranked in the 2011 edition of "America's Best Colleges" in the top tier of Best Regional Universities -- North Region by U.S.News Media Group, and is designated as a premier Leadership Development Center by the YMCA of the USA. More than 5,000 traditional, nontraditional and international students study at its main campus in Springfield, Mass., and at its School of Human Services campuses in 11 U.S. locations.