Ithaca College

Each January, Park Scholar seniors participate in a one-week service trip in New Orleans, Louisiana, assisting with the Ninth Ward’s rebuilding efforts. This year, the Scholars volunteered with Lowernine.org. Not only did they complete hands-on volunteer work via rebuilding projects, but they also utilized their media skills to document—and ultimately communicate—the city’s continued need for assistance.

Visit PSNOLA.weebly.com to view the research, findings, and discussions.

On these pages are the real stories of the ramifications and revelations of Hurricane Katrina as told by New Orleans residents and retold through the voice of Park Scholars. These stories present the human connection residents share with societal, environmental, political, social, and economic forces surrounding the Lower Ninth Ward.