When he was elected service project director for Gamma Sigma Phi in spring 2005, sophomore Ross Kellis never imagined how mud, dedication his Ile\'1 !XJSition would require. Kellissaid he decided co take thedub's selVice projectS in a new direction; he ,vamed the club [0 [ouch someone's life. He called local churches, after beingelected, and talked to people oUlside ofthe Harding community to see who needed a helping hand. When David Mame-.vs, [)owmownChurch of Christ minister. introduced him CO a local single, working momer, Kellis learned herStoryofhean– ache and need and said he knew thiswould behis calling for his next three years as a srudenr. "There are a lor of things our d ub can do," Kellis said. "This is sud, a perfect opportunity to minister," pi THETA phi The woman's home waS old, fill ed with unneeded items, lacked heating and insulation and had mildew problems. It was a home that had been in her family for generations, but because of health code violations, she and her 12-year-old son would nOt be able to stay there in the winter. Ross said, although she was handi capped and had declared bankruptcy, the woman's spirit was still strong. Gamma Sigma Phi took on the project, and although some members said they realized it was nor going to be an easy task, it was a chance to extend a bridge between the citizens of Searcy and many students. "With this new service project, Gamma Sigma Phi wants to hold ourselves to a higher standard," senior Trent Floyd, Gamma Sigma Phi member, said. "We want to try [0give back to the community in a way that they can see GeDing storted on the dub'sservice project. junior Ross Ke llis. Gamma Sigma Phi service . cfrector. removes items from the front lawn of a local woman's house Sept. 10. MembffiofGemmo Sigmo Phi renovated the house with financial assistance from donations and club funds. ·Chelsea Roberson Social club makes over local woman's home that we actually care and aren't JUSt trying to do something for looks." Through Gamma Sigma Phi's dedication, the project reached out from the dub members and connected with the National Guard, Con– cerned Citizens for a Better Community and Searcy Living magazine. Kellis said he wanted those organizatio ns to do what they could ro donate not only to the woman's home, but to help restore broken, run-down communities throughout Searcy. "'You restore what's broken, like me buildings. and then you restore the people who are broken," Rosssaid. "There isa biggap between poor people and Hardingsrudents.To them this is birgcr man even I believe it is. The future is very bright, and the time is now. It takes getting people together, and I'm blessed to be a part of this, I really feel like its God's plan." ·Valerie Hendrix regina Row 1: L Jennigan, A. Alexander, A. Moore, Row 2: C. Bills, A. Hassell, K. Ashley. T. Smith. C. Duncan, J. McDaniel, J. Cunningham, C. Dell. S. Smllh, S. Teel. J Leek, D. Wilson. Row 3: B. Fetterman, L Moore, J Macke, C. Bogle, B. Pade, J. Roberts, T. Stewart A. Richardson, J. Horguess. K. Estepp, B. Gerber. Row 4: L Greek, M. Royce, R. Abbott, B. Davis, A. Howard. L Wilkinson, J. lemmons. M. Blackshear, A. White. Row 5: B. Cox (sponsor). A. Justus, A. McCall. K. BraZle. J. lemmons. M. Richardson, A. Stutzman, J. Nipper, A. Edens, A. Clarke, L Wise, L llewetlyn, v. Shettlesworfh. Row 6: S. Geraci, B. Davidson, L Pee-ry, M. Bowell, E. Hill. M. watson. K. Appleton. M. StufZman. A. Tappe, A. Wiegand, B. Carr, l. Ramirez, S. Cox. Row 1: K. Toclibon, N. Glynn, N. Volkman, R. Haynes, S. McFadden, M. Wood, M, Doty, M. Hilt, M. Tourlay, R. Hunter. J. Ellis, K. Mabry, J. Hammett. Row 2: A. Sofia, S. Decker. A. Frazier, A. Morlan, K. Paul, L Richardson, 1. Thropp, C. Mannen, H. Book, K. Boatman, S, Faith. Row 3: T. Freeman, R. Travis, A. Book, H. Huckeba, P. Counts, J. Dockery, H. Walker, A. McConnell, K. Coss. J. Hertter, J. Hughes, A. Esposito. Row 4: M.lindsoy, A. Bradley. B. Bates, A. Bowen. L Smith, M. Greer, J. Maul. R. Cato, K. Kress, H. Newberry. L Pierce. l. McCarty.
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