Le Moyne NOLA trip

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Operation Southern Comfort Trip #37

Le Moyne’s Team NOLA, January 14-22, 2012: 

Le Moyne’s Team NOLA, January 14-22, 2012 Operation Southern Comfort Trip #37

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‘For what it’s worth it’s never too late or too early to be whoever you want to be. There is no time limit to this thing. You can either change or stay the same. I hope you change. I hope you make the best of things. I hope you see things with a different perspective. And feel things you’ve never felt before. I hope if you don’t like who you are that you start all over again.’- F. Scott Fitzgerald (by way of Cameron Green)

Planting Seeds of Recovery: 

Planting Seeds of Recovery Le Moyne volunteers head to the bayou for a day of planting trees.

The Bayou Tree Planting Project strengthens the shoreline against future hurricanes. Le Moyne students helped plant 633 trees! : 

The Bayou Tree Planting Project strengthens the shoreline against future hurricanes. Le Moyne students helped plant 633 trees! Pictured: Mike Bernardoni , Matt Aiken, Cameron Green, Hannah Miles

To date, Operation Southern Comfort has helped plant over 3,000 trees to protect this fragile environment. : 

To date, Operation Southern Comfort has helped plant over 3,000 trees to protect this fragile environment. Pictured: 1. Mike Bernardoni and Dennis Carringi 2. Dennis Carringi and Cameron Green

LSU Professor Rich Goyer and hundreds of volunteers are working to safeguard the Louisiana shoreline: 

LSU Professor Rich Goyer and hundreds of volunteers are working to safeguard the Louisiana shoreline

Starting with Seedlings….: 

Starting with Seedlings…. Pictured: Lorenda Mabels , Dr. Rich Goyer , Shaneeke Bascoe , Brandon Lewis, Barbara Romeo

Planting Both trees and Hope…: 

Planting Both trees and Hope… Pictured: 1. Tanya Walker, Lorenda Mabels , Shaneeke Bascoe ; 2. Brandon Lewis, Richard Goyer , Tanya Walker, Lorenda Mabels .

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“I learned that there are no specific skills that a person needs in order to plant trees or dry wall. I met a lot of new people and many friendships were planted.” ‘Be the change you want to see in the world.’

Rebuilding Deborah Massey’s House : 

Rebuilding Deborah Massey’s House Jay Morgese , Mike Pettenati, and Matt Wergbeck give new meaning to The Lemoyne Fencing Team!

All decked out for a day of sanding floors: 

All decked out for a day of sanding floors Pictured: Gloria Heffernan…are you sure about that??

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Pictured: 1. Tess Dube , Jay Morgese , Shelli Jensen; 2. Shelli Jensen, Mike Pettenati When they said SAND, I thought we were going to the beach!

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Jay Morgese and Shelli Jensen work to restore these damaged floors to their natural beauty.

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Shelli Jensen and Matt Werbeck at work in Deborah’s living room… On your mark, get set… sand! Tess Dube , Shelli Jensen and Barbara Romero take a lunch break on Deborah’s back porch… without masks!

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“Projects were completed from house repair to finding funding for those who could not afford materials. Hopefully over time I will meet those I helped on this service trip again.

Team Sheetrock taking a rare and well-deserved break! : 

Team Sheetrock taking a rare and well-deserved break! Pictured: Courtney Phoenix, Colleen Fagan, Dennis Carringi , Cameron Green, Samantha Maggio , Matt Aiken, Becca Grae , Michael Bernardoni , Maggie Donohue, Rachel Boulio , Hannah Miles, Erica Gallo, Marlena Gallo

Measure Twice; Cut Once…: 

Measure Twice; Cut O nce… Pictured: Courtney Phoenix getting it right the first time!

Team Sheet Rock (and Roll!): 

Team Sheet Rock (and Roll!) Pictured: Cameron Green, Colleen Fagan, Michael Bernardoni , Becca Grae , Dennis Carringi

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Pictured: Dennis Carringi and Cameron Green

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Pictured: Becca Grae , Michael Bernardoni , Maggie Donohue

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It caused everyone to step up to the plate in different ways that would not normally happen. It’s hard to believe that people in our own country have (been without) so many basic necessities like water and a home.

Marty Brennan: Our Intrepid Sheet Rock Project Manager : 

Marty Brennan: Our Intrepid Sheet Rock Project Manager

This is why we wear goggles at the worksites!: 

This is why we wear goggles at the worksites! Pictured: Mike Bernardoni

The Sheet Rockettes!: 

The Sheet Rockettes ! Pictured: Maggie Donohue, Rachel Boulio , Becca Grae , Courtney Phoenix

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“You don’t have to be the strongest or the best with tools as long as every time you pick up the hammer or paint brush you are aware of why we are here and what we are doing. This trip is more than putting up walls, it’s about rejuvenating a community, and bringing hope and counting every blessing you have.”

The French Quarter Beckons!: 

The French Quarter Beckons! Decked out for Mardi Gras and all that Jazz!

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The Great Satchmo … and friends! Pictured: Jay Morgese , Maggie Donohue, Becca Grae , Lenny Morgess , Rachel Boulio Matt Aiken (front)

Along the Mighty Mississippi…: 

Along the Mighty Mississippi… Pictured: Maggie Donohue and Becca Grae

…Where Friendships Run Deep as the River : 

…Where Friendships Run Deep as the River Pictured: Courtney Phoenix and Rachel Boulio

Robert Frost said, “Something there is that doesn’t love a wall.” Maybe he should have tried Sheet Rock! : 

Robert Frost said, “Something there is that doesn’t love a wall.” Maybe he should have tried Sheet Rock! Pictured: Cam Greene and Courtney Phoenix

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“I have always wanted to come down to New Orleans after Katrina and am very happy I had the opportunity to come down with Le Moyne. The trip really opened my eyes and I learned a lot about other people’s lives and their situations after Katrina. I am taking a lot back from the trip and hope to tell others about what I witnessed first hand.

Sarah Wallis, Director of the After-School Program Gets Help Organizing the new library selections : 

Sarah Wallis, Director of the After-School Program Gets Help Organizing the new library selections A Day of Tutoring and Mentoring with the All Souls After-School Program

Putting it Together…for the After-School Program: 

Putting it Together…for the After-School Program Pictured: Lorenda Mabels , Sarah Wallis, Brandon Lewis

Building a Library…One Book at a Time: 

Building a Library…One Book at a Time Pictured: Shaneeke Bascoe

Making Sure Everything is in Place for the After-School Program: 

Making Sure Everything is in Place for the After-School Program Pictured: Shelli Jensen

Making First-Aid Kits for the After-School Program: 

Making First-Aid Kits for the After-School Program Pictured: Tony Sauve

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“ It’s not often that I step back and worry about others. It’s so easy to get caught up in every day activities. Weeks like this allow me to see the difference that I can make in the world. I also take many things for granted, but working with people who have lost everything helps me appreciate all that I have .”

Creating New BONDs with the After-School Program: 

Creating New BONDs with the After-School Program

BOND Members Share Insights with Students at All Souls After-School Program : 

BOND Members Share Insights with Students at All Souls After-School Program Pictured: 1. Lorenda Mabels , Brandon Lewis, Jay Morgese , Tony Sauve ; 2. Norman Clarke, Shaneeke Bascoe , Lorenda Mables ; 3 Norman Clarke, Shaneeke , Bascoe , Lorenda Mabels , Brandon Lewis

A Teacher in the Making…: 

A Teacher in the Making…

And a Student with Something to Smile About!: 

And a Student with Something to Smile About!

Learning is Serious Business…: 

Learning is Serious Business…

But…Who Says Homework Can’t Be Fun??: 

But…Who Says Homework Can’t Be Fun?? Pictured: Shaneeke Bascoe

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Working for these families over the past week helped me learn more than any book or documentary. I was able to see, feel, and sympathize with those people…The past couple days have left me in a flurry of emotions that I can’t really explain; it’s a mix of sheer joy and utter disbelief.

Shelli Jensen Makes Some New Friends at All Souls After-School Program : 

Shelli Jensen Makes Some New Friends at All Souls After-School Program

Maggie Donohue and Friends take time out from Homework for a Healthy Snack: 

Maggie Donohue and Friends take time out from Homework for a Healthy Snack

Cameron Greene Looks Over a Homework Assignment: 

Cameron Greene Looks Over a Homework Assignment

Norman Clarke and Friends at Snack Time : 

Norman Clarke and Friends at Snack Time

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“After attending many different service trips, I found this one to be very different than the others that I experienced. I really enjoyed all the work sites we went to and all of the people we had the privilege of meeting. They all had such great stories to share.”

A Little Time-Out from Homework : 

A Little Time-Out from Homework Pictured: Jay Morgese talks about college life with a new friend at All Souls

Cam Greene and Hannah Miles take some time to Get to Know the All Souls Students: 

Cam Greene and Hannah Miles take some time to Get to Know the All Souls Students

Tutoring in the After-School Project… One student at a time: 

Tutoring in the After-School Project… One student at a time Pictured: 1. Courtney Phoenix and company; 2. Dennis Carringi and Mike Bernardoni pitch in with math homework.

Building New Orleans new generation of Musicians: 

Building New Orleans new generation of Musicians

Summer 2011 Literacy Camper Becca Grae renews old friendships and makes new ones at All Souls: 

Summer 2011 Literacy Camper Becca Grae renews old friendships and makes new ones at All Souls

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“As college students, the life we lead can be very selfish, we take everything we have for granted and don’t think about the simple things in life! Going to New Orleans humbled my heart and made me thankful for everything I have. Going into spring semester of senior year, I am entering with an open heart and new appreciation for what I have been given.”

Celebrating the Enduring Friendships that Grow from Year to Year: 

Celebrating the Enduring Friendships that Grow from Year to Year Pictured: Erica Gallo, Jerry Macdonald, Courtney Phoenix

Paul Killius arrived just in time to help with the paint job at Don Edward’s house!: 

Paul Killius arrived just in time to help with the paint job at Don Edward’s house! Pictured: Tess Dube , Lenny Morgese , Paul Killius, Matt Werbeck, And homeowner Don Edwards

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“As a boy growing up in Texas during Katrina, I rarely noticed the new students from New Orleans taking over my halls or the Tulane football team practicing on my field. However, I now see the devastation that the Hurricane brought and the tragedy that these people have been through…New friends and memories have started my new year. I’m forever grateful to the people that I have touched. Thanks for the memories. OSC #37 Cam Green”

See You Next Year!: 

See You Next Year!