4 | 27 | 2015
A weekly publication of Newport News Shipbuilding
Shipbuilders Clean Up Christopher Newport Park in Honor of Earth Day On April 22, approximately 150 Newport News Shipbuilding employees and family members teamed with the City of Newport News to clean up Christopher Newport Park in honor of Earth Day. Participants gathered trash and debris from the park’s shoreline and also spread mulch in flowerbeds.
shipyard first began celebrating Earth Day, we handed out seeds for employees to plant,” he said. “But for the past seven years, we’ve been teaming with the city to help clean Christopher Newport Park. Each year, the number of employees who come out to help has increased – and this year was no different.”
Environmental Engineering Manager Frank Thorn said that NNS has participated in Earth Day events for the past 20 years. “When the
NNS employee Thomas Turner (O46) brought his son to the family-friendly event. “I think Earth Day is a great opportunity to come out
and see old co-workers and to bond with family members while also showing the city that we’re not just shipbuilders, but neighbors in the community.” NNS employee Walter Mitchell (039) also brought his three children to the cleanup event. “I want my kids to learn the importance of keeping the Earth clean,” he said. “My hope is that if they learn these values early, they will continue the habits throughout their life... CONTINUED ON PG 3
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HII Announces Builder of New Family Health Center.
NNS Hosts Fourth Annual Egg Drop Competition.
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