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ICCP Students Team Up with Habitat for Humanity for Spring Break
During this year's Spring Break, thirteen ICCP students dedicated their time and efforts to those less fortunate.
At IC Catholic Prep (ICCP), the students embrace their Catholic identity and are encouraged to think independently, act selflessly, and lead confidently so that they will succeed in college, thrive in life, and make the world a better place. During this year’s Spring Break, a number of ICCP students dedicated their time and efforts to those less fortunate and gained an understanding of what it is they are truly being called to do.
The thirteen IC Catholic Prep students who joined the Spring Break effort included Bonnie Parille, Amy Conkle, Juanita Herrera, Keion Mackey, Suzy Maloney, Dan McCann, Tim McCann, Olivia Morgan, Kelly Murray, Robby Whelan, Khali Saunders, Devan Sibley, and Julissa Unzueta. They partnered with the Habitat for Humanity, Richmond and Clark County Affiliate in Richmond Kentucky, to rehab a house for a single mother and her two children.
The group of students departed on Monday, March 26th and were led by ICCP Theology teacher Mr. Donny Moore and former ICCP teacher, Mrs. Stephanie Oslovich. During their weeklong stay, the students removed then replaced the existing subfloor, replaced floor joists, and insulated the entire house. Hosted by the local affiliate’s volunteer center, the ICCP students also took in local attractions and enjoyed Kentuckian comfort food.
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"When we arrived in Richmond it was quite evident that our students had an immediate respect for why they were there”, said Mr. Moore. “They approached the job site every morning with pastoral grace. It was difficult for our young men and women to leave because of the relationships they had made with the members of the affiliate and the family we were building for. It is our hope to continue this trip and trips like it every year.”
IC Catholic Prep is the oldest Catholic, co-educational college prep high school in DuPage County. Located in Elmhurst, ICCP is a regional high school that serves students from over thirty-five communities. For more information, please check the web-site at www.ICCatholicPrep.org .
