Eight Wilkes University students, including locals Kylie Dillon and Taylor Dillon, both of McAdoo, participated in a LEAP-AB trip to the Carolina Tiger Rescue in North Carolina.

LEAP-AB stands for Leadership, Education, Advocacy, and Partnerships-Alternative Break, coined by student leaders in 2016.

During the alternative spring break, students donated their time at the tiger rescue, doing work which addressed animal welfare issues. Activities included general sanctuary maintenance, including daily animal care tasks and the building of new enclosures.