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Pacers Spend Fall Break Building House in New Orleans

Aiken, SC (10/23/2019) — When they were in New Orleans for fall break, some students from the University of South Carolina Aiken had the time of their lives - but it wasn't spent at the most renown places the city may be known for.

"While in New Orleans, we partnered with Habitat for Humanity and assisted them with building a house for Hurricane Katrina victims," said Morgan Thornton, one of the organizers of the alternative fall break.

"This service project was very enjoyable for everyone who attended as we were able to help give back to the community in a way that many of us have not done before."

Thornton, a biology major, is the student coordinator for Impact. This community service organization provides a convenient way for students to participate in community outreach activities in Aiken and beyond.

"Because of Impact, I have grown as an individual and a servant leader," said Ashley DeFore who went to New Orleans and works with Thornton, coordinating community outreach events.

"I have such a passion for volunteer work, and I am so thankful that my job allows me to give others a chance at community service experiences, too."

The Pacers who went to New Orleans to work with Habitat for Humanity were:

Morgan Thornton
Ashley DeFore
Shakenia Carter
Alaine Sullivan
Victoria Riddle
Suzanna LaMunion
Sarah Gohagan
Jenna Toole
Becky Brandeberry

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Pacers Spend Spring Break Building Homes in New Orleans

While in New Orleans for spring break, students from the University of South Carolina Aiken partnered with Habitat for Humanity to build a house for Hurricane Katrina victims. The students who participated were, from left: Sarah Gohagan, Ashley Defore, Jenna Toole, Morgan Thornton, Alaine Sullivan, Suzanna LaMunion, Becky Brandeberry, Shakenia Carter, and Victoria Riddle. Lacie Werhmann, far right, from USC Aiken's Student Affairs Division accompanied the students to New Orleans during their fall break.

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