Faculty, staff and students turned out to enjoy the beautiful weather, food and camaraderie at the College's Seventh Annual Earth Day celebration. Sponsored by the Student Government Association, the celebration centers on raising awareness for a cleaner environment, promoting opportunities for volunteer stewardship and presentations of environmentally friendly resources.
Dr. Dennis King, Student Services vice president, gets dunked by Annie Clingenpeel, Disability Services coordinator, in the Phi Theta Kappa Relay for Life dunk tank. The team raised a total of $364 for the American Cancer Society at the Earth Day festivities.
Charlie Farmer, Welding Technology instructor, presented a portable BBQ to the Student Government Association for A-B Tech clubs to use. Farmer and his students made the grill during the spring semester. From left are Farmer and SGA officers Jesse Korth, president; Grace Harrison, vice president and Eric Froiland, secretary.
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