CAMP ATTERBURY JOINT MANEUVER TRAINING CENTER, Ind — On Aug. 29, the freshmen at Franklin College dedicated their first day of orientation to making the local community more beautiful.
About 100 students got their hands dirty at Camp Atterbury Joint Maneuver Training Center and 300 other students went to various locations throughout Johnson County as part of the school's community service program. The program FOCUS Day - Franklin Offering the Community Unselfish Service — was started in 1999 by Franklin College students.
The freshmen who came to Camp Atterbury pulled weeds, cleared trails, painted office buildings and landscaped around the installation with the help of student leaders and staff members.
Although the students were sweating as they dug up the old mulch in front of the Fitness Center they wore smiles on their faces.
"This is tough work but it feels good to help out and make a difference," said Brittany Covert, a freshman at Franklin College.
The program gave the students a chance to meet new people and staff members before they started classes this week.
"The best part about all this, besides helping Soldiers, is making new friends," said Covert.
Bonnie Pribush, the leadership program director at Franklin College, said the program is designed to do three things: help students meet new people, develop leadership, and connect them with the community.
Samuel West, a sophomore and team leader, said his tasking was to make sure everyone was having a good time and behaving according to their school's core values, two of which are respect and responsibility.
"I am just glad to be here helping out Camp Atterbury. Few students get a chance to visit the base, but it gives me a sense of pride knowing the Army is so close to us," said West.
As the day carried on the students finished their beautification project in front of the Fitness Center.
Capt. Mathew McGowen, officer-in-charge of the Morale, Welfare and Recreation at Camp Atterbury, said the students were a great help in completing the projects.
"These students did not just help build a nicer Camp Atterbury but they helped build a better community relationship," said McGowen.
| Date Taken: |
09.04.2009 |
| Date Posted: |
09.04.2009 20:20 |
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CAMP ATTERBURY, INDIANA, US |
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