Habitat Love
10/1/2012
Congratulations to the Washington College Bookstore and the campus Habitat for Humanity club for their triumphant win in the “Build a Future” Facebook page competition. Our small but spirited campus beat much larger colleges and state universities, including closest competitor Penn State, to earn a $1,000 donation from Barnes & Noble for our Habitat chapter.The six-week effort spearheaded by bookstore manager Shannon Wyble and pushed out by the club, its adviser (Maria Hynson), and co-adviser (Dave Wharton), drew wonderful images and comments of support from students, faculty, staff, alums, parents, and the Chestertown community. The WC Bookstore Facebook page is full of smiling faces and supportive messages.
Bookstore Director Shannon Wyble and WC Habitat for Humanity Adviser Maria Hynson compulsively consult Barnes and Noble via iPad to hear the competition results.
Taylor Goss ‘13 pulls everyone together for a group hug to celebrate WC Habitat for Humanity’s victory.
Madeline Zins ‘15, Amanda Haar ‘15, Kristin Moore ‘14, and Becky Winterburn ‘13 show their excitement as they wait to hear the results.
Leaving the bookstore, everyone was eager to share the news with friends and fellow club members, including Max Li ‘14.
Cheers erupted as the victory bell delivered the news across campus. Madeline Zins ‘15 could not contain her excitement over WC Habitat for Humanity’s win.
Hugs were exchanged between Samantha Bulkivish ‘09, GIS Educator, and Devin Hayward ‘14.
Director of Multicultural Affairs Darnell Parker, Bookstore Director Shannon Wyble, and WC Habitat for Humanity Adviser Maria Hynson anxiously await news of the contest results.
Bookstore Director Shannon Wyble and WC Habitat for Humanity Adviser Maria Hynson raise a glass to toast all of the club’s hard work.
There were cheers and tears to be had when Bookstore Director Shannon Wyble finally announced WC Habitat for Humanity’s win over 129 other colleges and universities nationwide.
The Washington College community came together to support Habitat for Humanity in the Barnes and Noble “Build a Future Challenge.”
The clanging of the victory bell mixed with the cheers of elated WC Habitaters.
Devin Hayward ‘14, Taylor Goss ‘13, and Amanda Haar ‘15 show a range of emotions from stunned to smiles upon hearing the news.
WC Habitat for Humanity Adviser Maria Hynson and Courtney Weiss ‘14 were all smiles after the announcement of the club’s win.
Bookstore Director Shannon Wyble pours sparkling cider to toast the club and their win.
Becky Winterburn ‘13 and Kristin Moore ‘14 celebrate the win with a congratulatory hug.