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Ashley Bukeavich
  • Business Communications
  • Class of 2014
  • Lancaster, PA

Ashley Bukeavich of Lancaster, PA participated in an Alternative Spring Break Trip to Rebuild New Orleans.

2014 Mar 26

Business Communications major, Ashley Bukeavich of Lancaster, PA (Lancaster Catholic High School) spent Spring Break volunteering in New Orleans as a member of the Mission: I'm Home student organization. For the past six years, Mission: I'm Home has organized the Alternative Spring Break Trip to rebuild from Hurricane Katrina.

During the week of Spring Break Stevenson students, faculty, and staff spend the week volunteering with the St. Bernard Project and Camp Restore. These hardworking Mustangs were involved with every aspect of the rebuilding effort, from demolition and debris removal to dry wall installation, painting and landscaping. Additionally, participants helped to build a Community Center which will be utilized by neighborhood children this summer. In addition to rebuilding homes, students were introduced to the culture of New Orleans and met with several families affected by Hurricane Katrina.

To sum up the Spring Break experience, one student shared, "This trip is an amazing opportunity to get out of your comfort zone, try new things, and meet new people. This has been the best experience of my life. New Orleans and the people of this trip hold a special place in my heart. I cannot wait to keep coming back.

For more information about Mission: I'm Home, please visit www.facebook.com/SUMissionImHome or email mih@stevenson.edu