Friday, March 4, 2005
Webb County Habitat Executive Director Carol Sherwood says goodbye to the Alma College Alternative Break crew Friday.Some students came with stereotypes and misconceptions. They left with their views changed. Some came with fresh views and learned something new about poverty and the people it affects.
Everyone made new friends.
"You made friends that you won't forget," said Carol Sherwood, executive director of Webb County Habitat. "And everytime Lou Lou and Patricia and Alma think about their houses they will not forget you or your faces. They will remember Alma College."
Parting was hard for everyone. Homeowners and Habitat workers exchanged hugs and promises to stay in touch. They posed for group photos.
"My hillbilly uncle (everyone knew Sherwood was talking about "Unk" Harold, a frequent visitor to the site) called me this morning and said 'Those young people really do care. Somebody sure did something right with those kids.' And he is right. Your parents deserve a lot of credit for raising you to care, for instilling in you the values to care for others."
The crew members worked hard and finished much more than was expected. They have set the standard for Collegiate Challenge crews that will follow next week.
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