College student volunteers get different perspective

Washington and Lee junior Erin Coltrera is the only active Washington and Lee student volunteer for the Lexington Fire Department.  Photo by Queenie Wong

Every Wednesday, when other Washington and Lee students are partying in the country, junior Erin Coltrera is in the midst of a 12- hour shift at the Lexington Fire Department.  Coltrera says volunteering helps keep her priorities in perspective.  Reporter Queenie Wong has the story.
                                                                        

 

 

Lexington Fire Department

 

Produced by Washington and Lee journalism students.

Lead supervisor:      Prof. Brian Richardson

Prof. Phylissa Mitchell

Reporting supervisors:

Prof. Doug Cumming

Prof. Pamela Luecke

Technical supervisor:  Michael Todd