Katrina Relief - Heading Out
President Andrew Ford speaks briefly to the more than 40 Wabash men heading to Mississippi.
Dean of Students Tom Bambrey spends a few moments with two students before they load their belongings for the 12-hour trip.
Students gather around to hear Associate Dean of Students Mike Raters give final details on their trip.
Students stuff their backpacks and sleeping bags into the back of the rented Lafayette Limo bus.
Doug Berry, far right, Sphinx club president, looks on as club members grill hot dogs and hamburgers for the departing Wabash men.
Tony Caldwell, center with white hat, checks his van roster before loading up to make the drive south.
Dean of Students Tom Bambrey checks out a t-shirt the Wabash men will be wearing while working in Mississippi. They also took some t-shirts to hand out to residents of the gulf area.
President Ford enjoys a lighter moment with students, including Jessie James at his right, while students gathered for their long trip.