Since 1999, students have been exchanging their lazy Saturday mornings for the value of service at Habitat for Humanity work sites.

For 14 years, students and faculty alike have hammered away in the Central Florida heat to bring hope to their community.

On September 14, Trinity Prep’s 15th home with Habitat broke ground. As Saints celebrated the new term of service, students looked back at their life-changing contributions.

Last year, students alone logged more than 2,500 hours at the 14th home. No other school in the nation has made the impact Trinity has to the Habitat for Humanity organization.

“It speaks volumes as to the character of the entire school,” said George. “In short, there is no comparison. Trinity is the leader,” said Hal George, President of the Winter Park-Maitland Habitat for Humanity.

George added that the students’ impeccable work ethic has been vital for the local Habitat branch. Without the generous attitude of the student body, many families may have been excluded from the life-changing experience.

“Habitat has made me appreciate community effort and generosity. I want to be a bigger part of that community and want to work with future homeowners to build a new foundation for their life,” said senior Austin Martin, who was an active volunteer at the previous home.

Previous Habitat families and volunteers alike attended the Saturday groundbreaking service.

Thaddeus Seymour, current chairman, spotlighted the generous sponsors and applauded students for their dedication to the organization. Chaplain Vinal then closed the dedication with a prayer, and the crowd began digging.

Habitat has not yet determined the recipients of the new home. Current applicants are finishing their requirement of 100 volunteer hours with the Habitat charity before a decision is made.

Habitat for Humanity was founded in 1976 in Americus, Georgia. Since then, the charity has spread its generosity worldwide by bringing home to those less fortunate.

Habitat works by providingw low cost homeownership to those who would not be able to afford a home otherwise.

This low mortgage is made possible because Habitat for Humanity loans money without interest. Habitat also reduces labor costs by recruiting volunteers to work on the site, which is where the school comes in.

   “I initially expected to build a couple of houses and then move on but, that didn’t happen,” said George. “I am starting on number 50 so obviously the original expectation was wrong.”

With the groundbreaking of the school’s 15th Habitat house, George will have built 50 homes with Habitat for Humanity.

George’s involvement with the school first started when his two kids, Leigh (‘00) and Michael (‘02), attended the school in 1995.

When he was coaching the varsity soccer team, George’s work with Habitat was booming in the Winter Park-Maitland area. In 1999, the school became a sponsor, and it has been the perfect fit ever since.

   “Trinity Prep students are truly a blessing to me and such a big part of my life and who I am,” he said. “I thank all of you for the privilege of working with you and learning from you.”

Since 1999, students have been exchanging their lazy Saturday mornings for the value of service at Habitat for Humanity work sites.

For 14 years, students and faculty alike have hammered away in the Central Florida heat to bring hope to their community.

On September 14, Trinity Prep’s 15th home with Habitat broke ground. As Saints celebrated the new term of service, students looked back at their life-changing contributions.

Last year, students alone logged more than 2,500 hours at the 14th home. No other school in the nation has made the impact Trinity has to the Habitat for Humanity organization.

“It speaks volumes as to the character of the entire school,” said George. “In short, there is no comparison. Trinity is the leader,” said Hal George, President of the Winter Park-Maitland Habitat for Humanity.

George added that the students’ impeccable work ethic has been vital for the local Habitat branch. Without the generous attitude of the student body, many families may have been excluded from the life-changing experience.

“Habitat has made me appreciate community effort and generosity. I want to be a bigger part of that community and want to work with future homeowners to build a new foundation for their life,” said senior Austin Martin, who was an active volunteer at the previous home.

Previous Habitat families and volunteers alike attended the Saturday groundbreaking service.

Thaddeus Seymour, current chairman, spotlighted the generous sponsors and applauded students for their dedication to the organization. Chaplain Vinal then closed the dedication with a prayer, and the crowd began digging.

Habitat has not yet determined the recipients of the new home. Current applicants are finishing their requirement of 100 volunteer hours with the Habitat charity before a decision is made.

Habitat for Humanity was founded in 1976 in Americus, Georgia. Since then, the charity has spread its generosity worldwide by bringing home to those less fortunate.

Habitat works by providingw low cost homeownership to those who would not be able to afford a home otherwise.

This low mortgage is made possible because Habitat for Humanity loans money without interest. Habitat also reduces labor costs by recruiting volunteers to work on the site, which is where the school comes in.

   “I initially expected to build a couple of houses and then move on but, that didn’t happen,” said George. “I am starting on number 50 so obviously the original expectation was wrong.”

With the groundbreaking of the school’s 15th Habitat house, George will have built 50 homes with Habitat for Humanity.

George’s involvement with the school first started when his two kids, Leigh (‘00) and Michael (‘02), attended the school in 1995.

When he was coaching the varsity soccer team, George’s work with Habitat was booming in the Winter Park-Maitland area. In 1999, the school became a sponsor, and it has been the perfect fit ever since.

   “Trinity Prep students are truly a blessing to me and such a big part of my life and who I am,” he said. “I thank all of you for the privilege of working with you and learning from you.”