Fine Arts Department’s New Home see pg. 3
April 1, 2006
the Wilson Bullboard!! Happy April Fool’s Day! See Center pages 4 & 5 Wilson College
Letter from the WCGA President Page 8
Chambersburg, Pennsylvania
A look into the Future: Palm Reading Tips see pg. 7
Vol. XXXVII, No.7
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WILSON BILLBOARD Wilson Students Lend Hand for Wilson students participate in Katrina Victims 14alternative spring break By Youkyung Jin At the presentation named “Out of Chaos, Hope – Alternative Spring Break” on March 23, the Wilson community, along with people from outside campus, got together and listened to what some Wilson students did during spring break. The presentation was about the Lend-A-Hand trip to Mississippi. 14 Wilson students participated in hurricane disaster assistance during spring break. Wilson students helped to restore more than 20 homes in D’Iberville, which had been devastated by Hurricane Katrina on Aug 29, 2005. “I couldn’t believe what I saw,” said Jisun Maeng 09’. “Everything was destroyed, it was worse than I expected” Preparation for the trip had begun early. Students came up with fundraising ideas for the trip budget before winter break, and they achieved their goal through great support from the Wilson community. Students went down to D’Iberville, Mississippi by bus with a group of volunteers from the Presbyterian church of Carlisle. Students formed various work groups and helped with such tasks as fixing plumbing, putting up drywall and base board, as well as trimming wid-
The LRC’s Relocation By Des Arnold
Alternative spring break students pose in Mississippi.
ows and doors. “I absolutely had no idea what to do at the beginning, but I became sort of an expert in putting up drywall at the end,” said Aliyah Johnson 09’. Students also became witnesses of the force of nature. They got a chance to visit broken bridges, roads, and houses. Students also saw the population’s strong will to overcome this natural disaster that shattered their lives. Charlotte Damiano, 46, a resident of D’Iberville who owned
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a damaged house, described when the hurricane hit. “My neighbor was sitting in front of her house and saw 20 feet of water coming. The other neighbor saw a roof flying in the wind.” D’Iberville residents welcomed students who were willing to give up their break to lend a hand to rebuild homes. “I saw one woman who kissed one of our buses,” said Rebecca Heston ‘09. “She wanted to express how thankful she was to the people
Photo by Youkyung Jin
who came down to help. It will stay in my memory forever.” Students, along with the Chaplin’s office, are already preparing for next year’s alternative spring break. It seems Wilson student’s construction work will continue. Members of next year’s alternative spring break will be able to participate in Habitat for Humanity. If you missed the chance to make this precious memory in your college life, you can join the alternative spring break team in 07.
Dear Volunteers: As the winds of Hurricane Katrina moved way from our little town of D’Iberville, Mississippi, it was soon apparent that they left behind the dark clouds of destruction, desolation and despair. Then the stars came out – volunteers like you. There is no way to adequately express our gratitude for all you have done. Your physical presence put a ”body” to the face of compassion; your expressions of love and caring renewed our spirits. You have lifted us from the debris physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. From the depths of our hearts, we thank you. D’Iberville Volunteers Foundation and the Citizens of D’Iberville
As most of you already know, Wilson is undergoing a makeover. This makeover has been titled the “Norland/Edgar Project”. So far the security office and the switchboard moved out of Edgar Hall and into Lenfest Commons. During Spring Break, the Learning Resource Center moved as well. “It is part of the Norland/Edgar project to relocate the student services office in order to provide improved and more convenient service to students,” said Kate Kramer-Jefferson, the director of the LRC. The room the LRC is now located in is bigger and closer to the Student Development offices as well as Mac/Dav, which will be a lot more convenient for students. “I think it is a nice space for our students,” Ms. KramerJefferson said. “We will be able to offer continued academic support service to students, and hopefully, expand as our student population grows.” The LRC in now located on the first floor of Thomson Hall, where the Financial Aid office used to be. The room is “bigger and brighter” said Wilson sophomore and LRC tutor, Ashley Barner. “It’s better.” Dana Bennett, a Wilson sophomore and tutor at the LRC said, “It’s a lot better. There is more space to tutor. We’re not all cramped.” There is also a new couch and comfy pillows. The environment seems a lot more welcoming as students enter. The Con’d pg. 2, See LRC