Image gallery: A new meaning for spring break: service to others

The ASB Team gets ready for a hard day's work after the morning rally. Left to right, Clarissa Ribbens, Tabitha Johnson, Megan Richards, Renee Pasker, Brian Lyke, Kari Pile, Temple Dillard, Erica Milstead, Alexis Fernandez, Emily Schooley, Erica Schooley and Cynthia Lashinski. Photo by JJ Boggs.

The ASB Team gets ready for a hard day’s work after the morning rally. Left to right, Clarissa Ribbens, Tabitha Johnson, Megan Richards, Renee Pasker, Brian Lyke, Kari Pile, Temple Dillard, Erica Milstead, Alexis Fernandez, Emily Schooley, Erica Schooley and Cynthia Lashinski.

Photo by JJ Boggs.

Temple Dillard operates a power saw at the Habitat warehouse. Photo by Clarissa Ribbens.

Temple Dillard operates a power saw at the Habitat warehouse.

Photo by Clarissa Ribbens.

The afternoon sun lights up a row of Habitat for Humanity houses in the New Orleans Musician%E2%80%99s Village, where the ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ ASB participants worked.

The afternoon sun lights up a row of Habitat for Humanity houses in the New Orleans Musician’s Village, where the ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ ASB participants worked.

The ASB team stayed at the India House Hostel near downtown New Orleans. Clarissa Ribbens 'in blue top', Emily Schooley 'white top', Renee Pasker 'pink top' and two residents of the hostel take a break on the front stoop. Photo by Kari Pile

The ASB team stayed at the India House Hostel near downtown New Orleans. Clarissa Ribbens "in blue top", Emily Schooley "white top", Renee Pasker "pink top" and two residents of the hostel take a break on the front stoop.

Photo by Kari Pile .

The group waits for the morning inspiration provided by the Habitat AmeriCorps volunteers. Megan Richards, Erica Schooley, Emily Schooley and Tabitha Johnson. Back row: Alexis Fernandez, JJ Boggs, Cynthia Lashinski, Brian Lyke, Temple Dillard and Eric Milstead. Photo courtesy Kari Pile

The group waits for the morning inspiration provided by the Habitat AmeriCorps volunteers. Megan Richards, Erica Schooley, Emily Schooley and Tabitha Johnson. Back row: Alexis Fernandez, JJ Boggs, Cynthia Lashinski, Brian Lyke, Temple Dillard and Eric Milstead.

Photo courtesy Kari Pile.

Early every morning 800 volunteers gathered at the Musician's Village in the Ninth Ward to be put to work. Photo by Erica Schooley

Early every morning 800 volunteers gathered at the Musician%E2%80%99s Village in the Ninth Ward to be put to work.

Photo by Erica Schooley.

Tabitha Johnson and Emily Schooley 'on the ladder' work together to get the job done. Photo by Erica Schooley

Tabitha Johnson and Emily Schooley "on the ladder" work together to get the job done.

Photo by Erica Schooley.

The framework of a gutted house in the Ninth Ward, waiting for reconstruction. Photo by Erica Schooley

The framework of a gutted house in the Ninth Ward, waiting for reconstruction.

Photo by Erica Schooley

Renee Pasker'left to right', Erica Milstead, Cynthia Lashinski and Clarissa Ribbens work together to build bunk beds. Photo by Erica Schooley

Renee Pasker "left to right", Erica Milstead, Cynthia Lashinski and Clarissa Ribbens work together to build bunk beds.

Photo by Erica Schooley.

Members of the ASB team enjoy some free time at a neighborhood carnival. Pictured left to right are Alexis Fernandez, Clarissa Ribbens, Cynthia Lashinski, Erica Schooley and Emily Schooley. Photo courtesy ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ Leadership Program

Members of the ASB team enjoy some free time at a neighborhood carnival. Pictured left to right are Alexis Fernandez, Clarissa Ribbens, Cynthia Lashinski, Erica Schooley and Emily Schooley.

Photo courtesy ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ Leadership Program.

Bourbon Street performers. Photo by Alexis Fernandez

Bourbon Street performers.

Photo by Alexis Fernandez.

FEMA trailers still line the streets of St. Bernard Parrish. These trailers serve as temporary dwellings for people whose homes were damaged or destroyed by Hurricane Katrina. Photo by Alexis Fernandez

FEMA trailers still line the streets of St. Bernard Parrish. These trailers serve as temporary dwellings for people whose homes were damaged or destroyed by Hurricane Katrina.

Photo by Alexis Fernandez.

More than a year and a half after Hurricane Katrina, houses are still being gutted and restored in the Ninth Ward of New Orleans. Photo by Alexis Fernandez

More than a year and a half after Hurricane Katrina, houses are still being gutted and restored in the Ninth Ward of New Orleans.

Photo by Alexis Fernandez.

Cynthia Lashinski holds the board for Clarissa Ribbens as she operates a saw. In the background Temple Dillard supervises the operation of a chop saw. Photo by Brian Lyke

Cynthia Lashinski holds the board for Clarissa Ribbens as she operates a saw. In the background Temple Dillard supervises the operation of a chop saw.

Photo by Brian Lyke.

Clarissa Ribbens practices her circular saw technique. Photo by Brian Lyke

Clarissa Ribbens practices her circular saw technique.

Photo by Brian Lyke.

Cynthia Lashinski and Clarissa Ribbens take some measurements. Photo by Brian Lyke

Cynthia Lashinski and Clarissa Ribbens take some measurements.

Photo by Brian Lyke.

The whole ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ ASB team gathered for a group photo on the porch of a Habitat house. Front row, left to right: Clarissa Ribbens, Kari Pile and Brian Lyke. Second row: Megan Richards and Alexis Fernandez. Third row: Erica Milstead, Temple Dillard, Tabitha Johnson and Cynthia Lashinski. Top row: JJ Boggs, Erica Schooley and Emily Schooley. Photo courtesy of New Orleans Habitat for Humanity

The whole ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ ASB team gathered for a group photo on the porch of a Habitat house. Front row, left to right: Clarissa Ribbens, Kari Pile and Brian Lyke. Second row: Megan Richards and Alexis Fernandez. Third row: Erica Milstead, Temple Dillard, Tabitha Johnson and Cynthia Lashinski. Top row: JJ Boggs, Erica Schooley and Emily Schooley.

Photo courtesy of New Orleans Habitat for Humanity.

JJ Boggs and Temple Dillard work together to get the wheelbarrow where they need it. Photo by Kari Pile

JJ Boggs and Temple Dillard work together to get the wheelbarrow where they need it.

Photo by Kari Pile.

Brian Lyke builds some stairs. Photo by Kari Pile

Brian Lyke builds some stairs.

Photo by Kari Pile.

Brian Lyke observes as Kari Pile works. Photo courtesy ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ Leadership Program

Brian Lyke observes as Kari Pile works.

Photo courtesy ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ Leadership Program .

Clarissa Ribbens and Cynthia Lashinski work together to build a bunk bed for Hurricane Katrina relief volunteers. Photo by Brian Lyke

Clarissa Ribbens and Cynthia Lashinski work together to build a bunk bed for Hurricane Katrina relief volunteers.

Photo by Brian Lyke .

Cynthia Lashinski points out something for Erica and Emily Schooley while they are putting the finishing touches on a Habitat for Humanity house. Photo by Brian Lyke

Cynthia Lashinski points out something for Erica and Emily Schooley while they are putting the finishing touches on a Habitat for Humanity house.

Photo by Brian Lyke.

Temple Dillard cuts up pieces of siding for the peak of a Habitat house. Photo by Brian Lyke

Temple Dillard cuts up pieces of siding for the peak of a Habitat house.

Photo by Brian Lyke.

Renee Pasker, Cynthia Lashinski and Alexis Fernandez enjoy a well%2D deserved lunch break. Photo by Brian Lyke

Renee Pasker, Cynthia Lashinski and Alexis Fernandez enjoy a well%2D deserved lunch break.

Photo by Brian Lyke.

Megan Richards shows off her hammer after putting it to good use. Photo by Brian Lyke.

Megan Richards shows off her hammer after putting it to good use.

Photo by Brian Lyke.

Emily Schooley, Tabitha Johnson and Erica Schooley have a little fun while painting the interior of a Habitat for Humanity house. Photo by Brian Lyke

Emily Schooley, Tabitha Johnson and Erica Schooley have a little fun while painting the interior of a Habitat for Humanity house.

Photo by Brian Lyke .

Tabitha Johnson prepares to clean out a paint bucket. Photo by Brian Lyke

Tabitha Johnson prepares to clean out a paint bucket.

Photo by Brian Lyke.

Alexis Fernandez, Megan Richards, Clarissa Ribbens, Erica Schooley, Tabitha Johnson and Kari Pile frame walls. Photo courtesy ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ Leadership Program

Alexis Fernandez, Megan Richards, Clarissa Ribbens, Erica Schooley, Tabitha Johnson and Kari Pile frame walls.

Photo courtesy ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ Leadership Program.

Kari Pile and Tabitha Johnson remove nails from recycled boards. Photo by Clarissa Ribbens

Kari Pile and Tabitha Johnson remove nails from recycled boards.

Photo by Clarissa Ribbens.

Cynthia Lashinski sorts recycled lumber at the Habitat warehouse. Photo by Clarissa Ribbens

Cynthia Lashinski sorts recycled lumber at the Habitat warehouse.

Photo by Clarissa Ribbens.

Cynthia Lashinski and Clarissa Ribbens show off their safety glasses. Photo by Clarissa Ribbens

Cynthia Lashinski and Clarissa Ribbens show off their safety glasses.

Photo by Clarissa Ribbens.

Brian Lyke and volunteers from another college work on building bunk beds. Photo by Clarissa Ribbens

Brian Lyke and volunteers from another college work on building bunk beds.

Photo by Clarissa Ribbens.

Cynthia Lashinski, Renee Pasker and Kari Pile install a fence at one of the Habitat for Humanity houses. Photo by Clarissa Ribbens

Cynthia Lashinski, Renee Pasker and Kari Pile install a fence at one of the Habitat for Humanity houses.

Photo by Clarissa Ribbens.

Renee Pasker and Erica Milstead do some dirt work. Photo by Clarissa Ribbens

Renee Pasker and Erica Milstead do some dirt work.

Photo by Clarissa Ribbens.

Alexis Fernandez 'foreground' and Brian Lyke work on a fence. Photo by Clarissa Ribbens

Alexis Fernandez "foreground" and Brian Lyke work on a fence.

Photo by Clarissa Ribbens.

Alexis Fernandez, Cynthia Lashinski and Kari Pile install a fence. Photo by Clarissa Ribbens

Alexis Fernandez, Cynthia Lashinski and Kari Pile install a fence.

Photo by Clarissa Ribbens.

The ASB team gathered in front of a Habitat for Humanity home with the proud owner. Front row, left to right: homeowner, Kari Pile and Brian Lyke. Second row: Megan Richards, Cynthia Lashinski and Alexis Fernandez. Third row: Erica Milstead, Temple Dillard and Tabitha Johnson. Top row: JJ Boggs, Erica Schooley and Emily Schooley. Photo courtesy New Orleans Habitat for Humanity

The ASB team gathered in front of a Habitat for Humanity home with the proud owner. Front row, left to right: homeowner, Kari Pile and Brian Lyke. Second row: Megan Richards, Cynthia Lashinski and Alexis Fernandez. Third row: Erica Milstead, Temple Dillard and Tabitha Johnson. Top row: JJ Boggs, Erica Schooley and Emily Schooley.

Photo courtesy New Orleans Habitat for Humanity.

Cynthia Lashinski works on a fence. Photo by Clarissa Ribbens

Cynthia Lashinski works on a fence.

Photo by Clarissa Ribbens.

Erica and Emily Schooley, Tabitha Johnson, Megan Richards, JJ Boggs, Cynthia Lashinski and Renee Pasker clean up the site after a hard day%27s work. Photo by Clarissa Ribbens

Erica and Emily Schooley, Tabitha Johnson, Megan Richards, JJ Boggs, Cynthia Lashinski and Renee Pasker clean up the site after a hard day%27s work.

Photo by Clarissa Ribbens.

Cynthia Lashinski removes nails from a recycled board, working hard even in the rain. Photo by Clarissa Ribbens

Cynthia Lashinski removes nails from a recycled board, working hard even in the rain.

Photo by Clarissa Ribbens.

Brian Lyke and Tabitha Johnson touch up the trim paint on a Habitat house. Photo by Clarissa Ribbens

Brian Lyke and Tabitha Johnson touch up the trim paint on a Habitat house.

Photo by Clarissa Ribbens.

Emily and Erica Schooley apply some touch%2Dup paint on one of the Habitat houses. Photo by Clarissa Ribbens

Emily and Erica Schooley apply some touch%2Dup paint on one of the Habitat houses.

Photo by Clarissa Ribbens.

Kari Pile kids around with a snail sculpture. Photo by Clarissa Ribbens

Kari Pile kids around with a snail sculpture.

Photo by Clarissa Ribbens.

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