01/30/19
HAYS, Kan. – Nine students from Fort Hays State University’s Tigers in Service recently participated in a winter break service trip with Habitat for Humanity in Kansas City, Mo.

Tigers in Service is an initiative created by FHSU’s Center for Civic Leadership to help students gain volunteer hours and participate in community service events.

While working with Habitat for Humanity, students were able to meet the family that would be receiving the house. They also learned more about the process for homeowners working with the organization.

“It was a very rewarding time for the volunteers to work so closely with Habitat for Humanity and learn more about their great cause,” said Kaitlyn Pell, project student coordinator for Tigers in Service.

Students who participated are listed in alphabetical order:

Drew Blaylock, Halstead freshman majoring in applied technology.
Audra Boerger, McPherson sophomore majoring in marketing.
Skyler Clark, Salina freshman majoring in biology.
Marisa Carman, Ottawa senior majoring in biology.
Kailee Gibson, Ozawkie senior majoring in chemistry.
Skyler Jones, Overland Park sophomore majoring in social work.
Kaitlyn Pell, Haven junior majoring in English education.
Alex Rea, Topeka sophomore majoring in political science.
Tanner Regier, Haven freshman majoring in athletic training.