Drury SmartMob-Abby Williams

On Monday about 150 students including the Summit Park residents participated in Drury University's first ever "SmartMob." I wasn't sure what to expect at first other than that a smartmob meant a group of people were going to show up and volunteer our time doing whatever is needed.  Upon arrival we received our instructions, we would be helping with a new memorial park. In conjunction with the Extreme Makeover Home Edition seven-in-seven project, third-year architecture students from Drury were given the opportunity to design and build a park in honor of all the volunteers that helped with tornado clean up from the minutes after the storm, through the months following.  The Drury Smart Mob helped lay sod and clean up the area around the park and the adjacent playground.  It was a very humbling experience to be able to help out.  The park is beautiful and I think it will be a great area for survivors to count there blessings, reflect on the experiences, and remember those lost.  It is also a great place for volunteers to see how much their time and help is appreciated, and so much could not have been accomplished without their generosity.  It was a great volunteer experience to be able to help out with this project, and I felt honored! Tune in for Extreme Makeover Home Edition in late January 2012 and look for the Drury SmartMob and the park!