College Students Clean Up

College students help clean up distressed area.

Sigma Pi Fraternity from California State University at Dominguez Hills participated in a Wilmington Clean Up on August 24, 2002. They picked up trash, swept up glass and painted over graffiti. The college students thought that cleaning up the community was a great way to spend their weekend.

The group from Dominguez hills was in charge of cleaning up two city blocks. Chapter President, Adrian Rodriguez supported the efforts of Luis Narez, philanthropy chair, who made phone calls and worked hard to get other students involved. Rodriguez stated, We made a real difference in Wilmington. When people ask me about my sunburn, I am proud to tell them what I did with my weekend. Giving back to the community is what our Fraternity believes in. The Sigma Pi Alumni gave me a pat on the back." Mr. Narez was glad his Fraternity got involved. Its great to see everyone get involved. I grew up in Wilmington, and I always thought it was a nice place. But when people see all the graffiti and trash, they think its a dangerous place. The people here are great. Im glad that my Fraternity Brothers have came down to help out."

Mr. Rodriguez and the other brothers from Sigma Pi are planning more philanthropic activities this Semester including blood drives, canned food drives, and raising money for the charity. Steve Silbiger, CSUDH Alumni Association President, congratulated Adrian Rodriguez and the active chapter of Sigma Pi. "It's great that to see the chapter membership helping out the community. At some other universities, community service is a graduation requirement. I am glad to see you guys took the lead in making a difference in the community. Your efforts are a great reflection on the quality students attending C.S.U. Dominguez Hills. This is a true example of TORO spirit in action."