Michelle Babiak is a Member of Tuffy's Troops at Ashland University

2012 Jan 25

Michelle Babiak of Mentor, OH is a member of Tuffy's Troops at Ashland University.

Babiak is majoring in intervention specialist, early childhood education.

Babiak is the daughter of Ihor and Janice Babiak of Mentor.

Babiak is a 2011 graduate of Notre Dame-Cathedral Latin.

Tuffy's Troops is a student organization dedicated to increasing school spirit and attendance at AU athletic events. The organization is open for anyone to join and does not require dues. Tuffy's Troops has held gatherings before home football games, ran a football toss fund-raising booth, and purchased T-shirts and thunderstix for basketball games. They are always looking for new ideas and encouraging all students to attend meetings.

Ashland University (www.ashland.edu) is a mid-sized, private institution conveniently located a short distance from Akron, Cleveland, and Columbus, Ohio. Ashland University values the individual student and offers a unique educational experience that combines the challenge of strong, applied academic programs with a faculty and staff who build nurturing relationships with their students.