Habitat for Humanity 20th Anniversary Celebration
March 30, 2019
On Sat., March 30, Habitat for Humanity hosted a celebration for their 20th anniversary. The club held a service event with alumni on Kent lawn, where they built the walls to a house that would later be transported. Later, a dinner reception was held at the Hodson Boathouse. Several guest speakers spoke about their experience with Habitat, and dozens of alumni came to celebrate. Keynote speakers included: Justin Yerkie, the club’s current president; Maria Hynson, the club’s advisor; Erika Koontz, the club’s previous president, and Tom Baxter, a friend of the club from one of New Jersey’s Habitat for Humanity affiliates. Following the speeches, the club released the video from its spring break trip this year and opened up the floor for dancing. There was also a silent auction that helped raise money for future service trips.
Alumni, club members, friends, and family all filter in before the dinner is about to start
Members of the club converse before the dinner starts
Friends, family, and alumni of the club all gathered together for the event
Dylan Grimes introduces the speakers of the night
The current president of the club Justin Yerkie gives a speech about his time with the club
The club advisor, Maria Hynson, talks about the club’s impact on her and how the club has grown over the years
Kris Kelley, a founding member of the club, talks about what it means to her
Former club president Erika Koontz gives her speech
Tom Baxter tells a few jokes and talks about his experience with the club
Club members dance together and celebrate