(from left to right) Mrs. Kregeloh, Jennifer Oberstadt, Nicholas Kregeloh, Marcus McClain, Mrs. Oberstadt, Nyesha Turner, Jacob Slife, Mr. Slife, Rachael Frazier, Mr. Ealer (Donating Gardner), Barbara Frazier, Mrs. Frazier, Gwen McDade (sponsor), Mr. Tom Prior (Habitat)

George and Mary Ealer of Warner Robins donated the Daylilies. The students gathered at the Ealer's home at 9:30 Saturday morning. Mr. Ealer taught the students how to plant the flowers and a little bit about his work as a hybridizer.

With the flowers loaded in the back of a truck, they rode over to Orchard Way where the real work began. At each house they dug holes and planted between 30 and 40 flowers in each of the 8 yards. Each homeowner expressed deep appreciation for the work these dedicated students did to brighten their yards. Their words, but more importantly their smiles, conveyed how much this meant to them.

Houston County Habitat for Humanity volunteer Tom Prior expressed his admiration for these teenagers' willingness to arise early on a Saturday morning and volunteer to do hard work to brighten someone else's life. "Their selfless service sets them apart from their peers as very special students. It is a real pleasure to be associated with such exemplary young men and women."

Daylily Hybridizer George Ealer talks about caring for Daylilies with Jacob Slife, Nyesha Turner, Marcus McClain, and Nicholas Kregeloh