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Alternative Spring Alternative Spring Break Trip to New Break Trip to New
OrleansOrleansOne GREAT week to One GREAT week to make one BIG make one BIG difference . . . difference . . .
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Throughout the year, students from all over the U.S. give their
time and energy to aid in the New Orleans’ recovery.
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Students like YOU taking time to improve the lives of the citizens
of New Orleans.
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26 Meramec students & faculty made the 13 hour drive to New Orleans to
join other students in helping Operation Nehemiah restore the Lower 9th Ward.
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We drove to New Orleans on Sunday,Worked and played Monday through
Thursday,Then drove back on Friday.
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We worked for one day gutting a nursing home in the Lower 9th Ward that hadn’t
been touched since Katrina.
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St. Gabriel ChurchSt. Gabriel ChurchWe spent the next 3 days restoring an
elementary school in the Upper 9th Ward. We planted a garden, replaced the
gymnasium floor, and cleaned out their mold infested storage room.
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AccommodationsAccommodationsWe stayed in dormitories provided by Operation Nehemiah, conveniently located downtown.
They provided us with breakfast, lunch and dinner.
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New OrleansNew OrleansAt night, we explored the city . . .
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On Thursday, an instructor from Delgado Community College gave us a tour of the Lower 9th Ward, which
Brad Pitt’s Make it Right project has changed from rubble to wonderful.
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A New Challenge . . .A New Challenge . . .After the BP oil-spill, preserving Louisiana wetlands and helping
the residents ofNew Orleans is more crucial than
ever.
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Embrace the Embrace the Challenge.Challenge.
Make a Difference.Make a Difference.
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If interested in next year’s service If interested in next year’s service trip,trip,
contact Donna Halsband,contact Donna Halsband,Service Learning Coordinator at Service Learning Coordinator at