They’re at it again.
Wolves on the Prowl, Loyola’s annual community service event, is scheduled for Saturday, and students, faculty, alumni and parents plan to work to give Andrew J. Bell Junior High students a nicer place to go to school.
The junior high on North Galvez Street is a public school in the Orleans Parish School System.
The school was selected after officials wrote a letter asking to be considered, Student Government Association Vice President Mary Grace Stewart said.
The event is sponsored every year by SGA, but other organizations play a big part in making Wolves on the Prowl a success.
“We have at least 200 people signed up for this weekend,” said Matt Simmons, an SGA Arts and Sciences representative and drama/communications sophomore, “and a lot of organizations and clubs have just put down their names. We’re expecting a good turnout.”
People who attend can expect to do a lot of work on the physical environment of the school, according to Scott Daugherty, psychology/pre-Med sophomore and an SGA Arts and Sciences representative.
“There will be a lot of painting and touching up so the school is visually appealing,” he said.
“It may seem like a lot of work,” Simmons said, “but you can say that you did something good. It makes you feel real good that you’re doing something that will help out kids.”
Bea Forlano, SGA president, said that the project is fulfilling, because the results are tangible.
“You can see the difference. You can visually see it, so you feel like you’ve made a big change,” she said.
Alana Lumar, marketing senior, said she will participate Saturday.
It will mark her second year as a participant.
“The day is usually a lot of fun, and it does bring the Loyola community together,” she said.
“It shows that taking just a small part out of your day can really make a difference in someone’s life,” Lumar added.
Anyone interested in participating in Wolves on the Prowl can sign up today at the table in the Danna Center or meet in the Peace Quad Saturday at 8:30 a.m.
Transportation to Andrew J. Bell Junior High will be provided.
Breakfast and lunch are also included.
“It’s a great opportunity to give back to the community and to hang out with Loyola students, faculty, alumni and parents,” Lumar said.
