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May 2003 Tornado (May 5, 2003) Photos

Â鶹ÊÓƵ theatre professor David Burke assesses the damage incurred to the roof of the Carl Perkins Civic Center, site of the upcoming 2003 Scholarship Banquet with Benjamin Netanyahu. - Photo by Jim Veneman 5/5/03 | 1070 | XL
Â鶹ÊÓƵ theatre professor David Burke assesses the damage incurred to the roof of the Carl Perkins Civic Center, site of the upcoming 2003 Scholarship Banquet with Benjamin Netanyahu. - Jim Veneman

Â鶹ÊÓƵ theatre professor and New Beginnings Fellowship elder David Burke tries to work loose a chainlink gate which was hurled into the church's exterior wall by the winds of the tornado. - Photo by Jim Veneman 5/5/03 | 1068 | XL
Â鶹ÊÓƵ theatre professor and New Beginnings Fellowship elder David Burke tries to work loose a chainlink gate which was hurled into the church's exterior wall by the winds of the tornado. - Jim Veneman

Jeremy Scott, a senior from Memphis, TN speaks with Nashville's News Channel 5, WTVF. He and other Â鶹ÊÓƵ students helped with clean up at Unity Park, a memorial to the victims of Jackson's 1999 tornado. - Photo by Jim Veneman 5/5/03 | 1067 | XL
Jeremy Scott, a senior from Memphis, TN speaks with Nashville's News Channel 5, WTVF. He and other Â鶹ÊÓƵ students helped with clean up at Unity Park, a memorial to the victims of Jackson's 1999 tornado. - Jim Veneman

Kathleen Lokey, a freshman from Columbia, TN and eight other Â鶹ÊÓƵ students assisted Jackson resident and Â鶹ÊÓƵ alumnae Dianne Payne with the removal of downed trees in her yard. - Photo by Jim Veneman 5/5/03 | 1066 | XL
Kathleen Lokey, a freshman from Columbia, TN and eight other Â鶹ÊÓƵ students assisted Jackson resident and Â鶹ÊÓƵ alumnae Dianne Payne with the removal of downed trees in her yard. - Jim Veneman

Jonathan Blair, a sophomore from Clinton, MS, helps salvage bricks from St. Luke's Episcopal Church in downtown Jackson. The church was one of several buildings in the downtown area which were almost completely destroyed. - Photo by Jim Veneman 5/5/03 | 1069 | XL
Jonathan Blair, a sophomore from Clinton, MS, helps salvage bricks from St. Luke's Episcopal Church in downtown Jackson. The church was one of several buildings in the downtown area which were almost completely destroyed. - Jim Veneman

Freshman Shaundra Bloomberg crosses downed power lines to hand out bottled water to East Jackson residents. - Photo by Jim Veneman 5/6/03 | 1082 | XL
Freshman Shaundra Bloomberg crosses downed power lines to hand out bottled water to East Jackson residents. - Jim Veneman

Sophomore Meredith Williams (left) and Â鶹ÊÓƵ alumna Julie Boyer map out the relief efforts of Â鶹ÊÓƵ student volunteers in East Jackson. - Photo by Jim Veneman 5/6/03 | 1081 | XL
Sophomore Meredith Williams (left) and Â鶹ÊÓƵ alumna Julie Boyer map out the relief efforts of Â鶹ÊÓƵ student volunteers in East Jackson. - Jim Veneman

Senior Christina Jones (right) and other Â鶹ÊÓƵ students load sack lunches and bottled water for distribution in Jackson's hardest hit areas. - Photo by Jim Veneman 5/6/03 | 1080 | XL
Senior Christina Jones (right) and other Â鶹ÊÓƵ students load sack lunches and bottled water for distribution in Jackson's hardest hit areas. - Jim Veneman

Â鶹ÊÓƵ's First Lady Lanese Dockery (center) delivers food, water and encouragement to East Jackson residents Betty Haynes, Michael Dixon and Joseph Dixson. - Photo by Jim Veneman 5/6/03 | 1079 | XL
Â鶹ÊÓƵ's First Lady Lanese Dockery (center) delivers food, water and encouragement to East Jackson residents Betty Haynes, Michael Dixon and Joseph Dixson. - Jim Veneman

Junior Bambi Chao fills in for cafeteria employees unable to come to work because of tornado damage. - Photo by Jim Veneman 5/6/03 | 1077 | XL
Junior Bambi Chao fills in for cafeteria employees unable to come to work because of tornado damage. - Jim Veneman

Freshman Stacie Scholl (right) and Sophomore Anna White (center) serve food to their fellow Â鶹ÊÓƵites in the cafeteria. They were among several students who volunteered to fill in for workers whose homes were damaged by the tornado. - Photo by Jim Veneman 5/6/03 | 1078 | XL
Freshman Stacie Scholl (right) and Sophomore Anna White (center) serve food to their fellow Â鶹ÊÓƵites in the cafeteria. They were among several students who volunteered to fill in for workers whose homes were damaged by the tornado. - Jim Veneman

The First Baptist Church Jackson sanctuary choir ministered through music at a citywide prayer service for tornado victims. - Photo by Jim Veneman 5/7/03 | 1084 | XL
The First Baptist Church Jackson sanctuary choir ministered through music at a citywide prayer service for tornado victims. - Jim Veneman

David S. Dockery, president of Â鶹ÊÓƵ University, shared lessons from 2 Corinthians during the citywide prayer service at First Baptist Church, Jackson. - Photo by Jim Veneman 5/7/03 | 1087 | XL
David S. Dockery, president of Â鶹ÊÓƵ University, shared lessons from 2 Corinthians during the citywide prayer service at First Baptist Church, Jackson. - Jim Veneman

President David S. Dockery spoke on "God's Grace in Our Weakness" during the citywide prayer service at First Baptist Church, Jackson. - Photo by Jim Veneman 5/7/03 | 1085 | XL
President David S. Dockery spoke on "God's Grace in Our Weakness" during the citywide prayer service at First Baptist Church, Jackson. - Jim Veneman

City Mayor Charles Farmer speaks at the citywide prayer service at First Baptist Church, Jackson. - Photo by Jim Veneman 5/7/03 | 1083 | XL
City Mayor Charles Farmer speaks at the citywide prayer service at First Baptist Church, Jackson. - Jim Veneman

County Mayor Jerry Gist speaks at the citywide prayer service at First Baptist Church, Jackson. - Photo by Jim Veneman 5/7/03 | 1091 | XL
County Mayor Jerry Gist speaks at the citywide prayer service at First Baptist Church, Jackson. - Jim Veneman

The Jackson community gathered for a citywide prayer service at First Baptist Church, Jackson on May 7 to focus on God's help, strength, and comfort in the aftermath of the tornado that hit Jackson in the late hours of May 5. - Photo by Jim Veneman 5/7/03 | 1090 | XL
The Jackson community gathered for a citywide prayer service at First Baptist Church, Jackson on May 7 to focus on God's help, strength, and comfort in the aftermath of the tornado that hit Jackson in the late hours of May 5. - Jim Veneman

Community members joined hands across the aisles during prayer at the citywide prayer service held at First Baptist Church, Jackson. - Photo by Jim Veneman 5/7/03 | 1089 | XL
Community members joined hands across the aisles during prayer at the citywide prayer service held at First Baptist Church, Jackson. - Jim Veneman

Community members joined hands during prayer at the citywide prayer service held at First Baptist Church, Jackson. - Photo by Jim Veneman 5/7/03 | 1088 | XL
Community members joined hands during prayer at the citywide prayer service held at First Baptist Church, Jackson. - Jim Veneman

Â鶹ÊÓƵ professor Sam Myatt offers up a prayer at the citywide prayer service that was held at First Baptist Church, Jackson. - Photo by Jim Veneman 5/7/03 | 1093 | XL
Â鶹ÊÓƵ professor Sam Myatt offers up a prayer at the citywide prayer service that was held at First Baptist Church, Jackson. - Jim Veneman

Satellite trucks from Memphis and Nashville television stations broadcast live from First Baptist Church, Jackson during the citywide prayer service. - Photo by Jim Veneman 5/7/03 | 1092 | XL
Satellite trucks from Memphis and Nashville television stations broadcast live from First Baptist Church, Jackson during the citywide prayer service. - Jim Veneman

With their power off and a deadline to meet, the <i>Jackson Sun</i> set up camp in the University Relations office to put out their first two issues after the strom. - Photo by Justin Veneman 5/5/03 | 1102 | XL
With their power off and a deadline to meet, the Jackson Sun set up camp in the University Relations office to put out their first two issues after the strom. - Justin Veneman

With their power off and a deadline to meet, the <i>Jackson Sun</i> set up camp in the University Relations office to put out their first two issues after the strom. - Photo by Justin Veneman 5/5/03 | 1103 | XL
With their power off and a deadline to meet, the Jackson Sun set up camp in the University Relations office to put out their first two issues after the strom. - Justin Veneman

With their power off and a deadline to meet, the <i>Jackson Sun</i> set up camp in the University Relations office to put out their first two issues after the storm. - Photo by Justin Veneman 5/5/03 | 1104 | XL
With their power off and a deadline to meet, the Jackson Sun set up camp in the University Relations office to put out their first two issues after the storm. - Justin Veneman

Sophomore Stephanie Ozier serves as a writing surface for a tornado victim to fill out a needs survey. - Photo by Justin Veneman 5/6/03 | 1094 | XL
Sophomore Stephanie Ozier serves as a writing surface for a tornado victim to fill out a needs survey. - Justin Veneman

Junior Emily Murbach passes out food and water to tornado victims in downtown Jackson. Â鶹ÊÓƵ sent teams out every hour to minister to the victims. - Photo by Justin Veneman 5/6/03 | 1095 | XL
Junior Emily Murbach passes out food and water to tornado victims in downtown Jackson. Â鶹ÊÓƵ sent teams out every hour to minister to the victims. - Justin Veneman

Sophomore Matt Dickey talks with a local tornado victim and gives him a sandwich and bottled water. - Photo by Justin Veneman 5/6/03 | 1097 | XL
Sophomore Matt Dickey talks with a local tornado victim and gives him a sandwich and bottled water. - Justin Veneman

Â鶹ÊÓƵ students pack lunches to distribute throughout downtown Jackson to families without electricity and running water. - Photo by Justin Veneman 5/6/03 | 1098 | XL
Â鶹ÊÓƵ students pack lunches to distribute throughout downtown Jackson to families without electricity and running water. - Justin Veneman

Juniors Jonathan Miller and Melinda Eckley hand out food and bottled water to children in a condemned home after the tornados hit Jackson. - Photo by Justin Veneman 5/6/03 | 1105 | XL
Juniors Jonathan Miller and Melinda Eckley hand out food and bottled water to children in a condemned home after the tornados hit Jackson. - Justin Veneman

Meredith Williams gives Sarah Hubbard an area to distribute food in as Rebecca Carlson looks at needs assestment forms for a family. - Photo by Lindsay Stavish 5/6/03 | 1112 | XL
Meredith Williams gives Sarah Hubbard an area to distribute food in as Rebecca Carlson looks at needs assestment forms for a family. - Lindsay Stavish

Juniors Jonathan Miller and Melinda Eckley survey the recent damage to homes, vehicles, and land in the downtown Jackson area. - Photo by Justin Veneman 5/6/03 | 1113 | XL
Juniors Jonathan Miller and Melinda Eckley survey the recent damage to homes, vehicles, and land in the downtown Jackson area. - Justin Veneman

Mother Liberty CME Church was destroyed in the May 2003 tornados that trampled through South Jackson and Madison County. - Photo by Justin Veneman 5/6/03 | 1115 | XL
Mother Liberty CME Church was destroyed in the May 2003 tornados that trampled through South Jackson and Madison County. - Justin Veneman

Â鶹ÊÓƵ students pray with a tornado victim in South Jackson who lost her home. - Photo by Justin Veneman 5/6/03 | 1116 | XL
Â鶹ÊÓƵ students pray with a tornado victim in South Jackson who lost her home. - Justin Veneman

Sophomore Stephanie Ozier and Tara Roggli assist a local tornado victim with medical help. - Photo by Justin Veneman 5/7/03 | 1117 | XL
Sophomore Stephanie Ozier and Tara Roggli assist a local tornado victim with medical help. - Justin Veneman

Jay Riendour distributes food donated by caring individuals to multiple families during Tornado Relief efforts. - Photo by Lindsay Stavish 5/7/03 | 1118 | XL
Jay Riendour distributes food donated by caring individuals to multiple families during Tornado Relief efforts. - Lindsay Stavish

While performing a needs assessment in the community, Â鶹ÊÓƵ students stop to listen to a tornado victim's story. - Photo by Justin Veneman 5/6/03 | 1121 | XL
While performing a needs assessment in the community, Â鶹ÊÓƵ students stop to listen to a tornado victim's story. - Justin Veneman

Freshmen Jerome Azbell and Brooke Fowler scope out the damage of downtown Jackson on their way to minister. - Photo by Justin Veneman 5/7/03 | 1122 | XL
Freshmen Jerome Azbell and Brooke Fowler scope out the damage of downtown Jackson on their way to minister. - Justin Veneman

Juniors Jonathan Miller and Melinda Eckley deliver sack lunches and water to the tornado victims in downtown Jackson. - Photo by Justin Veneman 5/6/03 | 1114 | XL
Juniors Jonathan Miller and Melinda Eckley deliver sack lunches and water to the tornado victims in downtown Jackson. - Justin Veneman

Sophomore Matt Dickey writes down tornado victim Jimmie Williams' needs while ministering in downtown Jackson. - Photo by Justin Veneman 5/6/03 | 1129 | XL
Sophomore Matt Dickey writes down tornado victim Jimmie Williams' needs while ministering in downtown Jackson. - Justin Veneman

Freshman Brooke Fowler and Junior Nursing major Carlyn Reeves deliver sack lunches and bottled waters to a tornado victim in downtown Jackson. - Photo by Justin Veneman 5/6/03 | 1125 | XL
Freshman Brooke Fowler and Junior Nursing major Carlyn Reeves deliver sack lunches and bottled waters to a tornado victim in downtown Jackson. - Justin Veneman

Junior Lisa Whiffen hands out bottled waters to tornado victims in downtown Jackson. Jackson residents were asked to boil their water for 24 hours after the storm because of damage to a water treatment facility. - Photo by Justin Veneman 5/6/03 | 1128 | XL
Junior Lisa Whiffen hands out bottled waters to tornado victims in downtown Jackson. Jackson residents were asked to boil their water for 24 hours after the storm because of damage to a water treatment facility. - Justin Veneman

Juniors Jonathan Miller and Melinda Eckley deliver food to a tornado victim in downtown Jackson. - Photo by Justin Veneman 5/6/03 | 1108 | XL
Juniors Jonathan Miller and Melinda Eckley deliver food to a tornado victim in downtown Jackson. - Justin Veneman

Debbie Garland checks Robert Bowman's blood pressure (background) as Erin Kay, Lauren Murphy and Carlyn Reeves provide comfort and welcome distraction to the children of Jackson's tornado victims. - Photo by Jim Veneman 5/9/03 | 1130 | XL
Debbie Garland checks Robert Bowman's blood pressure (background) as Erin Kay, Lauren Murphy and Carlyn Reeves provide comfort and welcome distraction to the children of Jackson's tornado victims. - Jim Veneman

Â鶹ÊÓƵ students (left to right) Jonathan Blair, Erin Hetzel, Sam McMinn, and Valerie Burnett prepare lunch for tornado victims. - Photo by Lindsay Stavish 5/6/03 | 1111 | XL
Â鶹ÊÓƵ students (left to right) Jonathan Blair, Erin Hetzel, Sam McMinn, and Valerie Burnett prepare lunch for tornado victims. - Lindsay Stavish

Erin Hetzel packs bagged sandwiches in a box for students to pass out to the tornado victims in East Jackson. - Photo by Lindsay Stavish 5/6/03 | 1110 | XL
Erin Hetzel packs bagged sandwiches in a box for students to pass out to the tornado victims in East Jackson. - Lindsay Stavish

Stacie Herr, wife of Residence Director Dan Herr, packs up boxes of food for distribution to tornado victims in East Jackson. - Photo by Justin Veneman 5/6/03 | 1106 | XL
Stacie Herr, wife of Residence Director Dan Herr, packs up boxes of food for distribution to tornado victims in East Jackson. - Justin Veneman

Sophomore Liz Kilby (left) and David Wolk head out to pass out lunches to victims of tornado damage in downtown Jackson. - Photo by Justin Veneman 5/6/03 | 1123 | XL
Sophomore Liz Kilby (left) and David Wolk head out to pass out lunches to victims of tornado damage in downtown Jackson. - Justin Veneman

Members of the destroyed Episcopal church in downtown Jackson hold a prayer service in the shell of their former building. - Photo by Justin Veneman 5/6/03 | 1119 | XL
Members of the destroyed Episcopal church in downtown Jackson hold a prayer service in the shell of their former building. - Justin Veneman

The tornado which hit Jackson May 5 caused power outages throughout the city and left dark the offices of the local chapter of the American Red Cross. On May 7, Â鶹ÊÓƵ University began providing technical assistance and space in the Fred Delay Gymnasium for a temporary disaster relief headquarters. - Photo by Jim Veneman 5/9/03 | 1381 | XL
The tornado which hit Jackson May 5 caused power outages throughout the city and left dark the offices of the local chapter of the American Red Cross. On May 7, Â鶹ÊÓƵ University began providing technical assistance and space in the Fred Delay Gymnasium for a temporary disaster relief headquarters. - Jim Veneman

Senior David Wolk, freshman Blakely Rudd, and freshman Shondra Bloomburg give out bottled water to a local tornado victim. - Photo by Justin Veneman 5/6/03 | 1126 | XL
Senior David Wolk, freshman Blakely Rudd, and freshman Shondra Bloomburg give out bottled water to a local tornado victim. - Justin Veneman

Senior Dave Wolk and Freshman Shaundra Bloomburg give sack lunches to displaced families in East Jackson after the May 5th tornado. - Photo by Justin Veneman 5/6/03 | 1107 | XL
Senior Dave Wolk and Freshman Shaundra Bloomburg give sack lunches to displaced families in East Jackson after the May 5th tornado. - Justin Veneman

Jennifer Winfield, Lindsay McBride, Jennifer Kalinoski, and Josh MacDonald worked on a temporary fix for this roof which suffered damage from the May tornado that hit Jackson. - Photo by Kristen Hiller 5/5/03 | 1286 | XL
Jennifer Winfield, Lindsay McBride, Jennifer Kalinoski, and Josh MacDonald worked on a temporary fix for this roof which suffered damage from the May tornado that hit Jackson. - Kristen Hiller

Â鶹ÊÓƵ staffers Todd Starnes and Bev Vos speak with Chuck Filatro in the shell of the St. Luke's Episcapol Church after the tornado of May 2003 hit. - Photo by Justin Veneman 5/6/03 | 1096 | XL
Â鶹ÊÓƵ staffers Todd Starnes and Bev Vos speak with Chuck Filatro in the shell of the St. Luke's Episcapol Church after the tornado of May 2003 hit. - Justin Veneman

Troy Wallach, Emily Price, and Jenny Welch prepare to minister in downtown Jackson after the May 2003 tornado. - Photo by Justin Veneman 5/6/03 | 1101 | XL
Troy Wallach, Emily Price, and Jenny Welch prepare to minister in downtown Jackson after the May 2003 tornado. - Justin Veneman

Alum Julie Boyer organizes a group of Â鶹ÊÓƵ students volunteering their time during the Jackson tornado of May 2003. - Photo by Justin Veneman 5/6/03 | 1120 | XL
Alum Julie Boyer organizes a group of Â鶹ÊÓƵ students volunteering their time during the Jackson tornado of May 2003. - Justin Veneman