The Night 'Baby Doc' returned to Haiti

The Night 'Baby Doc' returned to Haiti

HSA Remembers Earthquake

On January 12, 2010 at 4:30pm I got into a minor car accident on my way home from work and was enraged. I called my mother to explain what happened and all she did was ask, "What did you do to my car?", not even hesitating to ask whether I was okay or if I was hit. To calm myself down I went home and watched some television.  Then on every channel there it was: a 7.0 magnitude earthquake had  struck Haiti at 4:53pm, destroying buildings, cities, and most of all killing over 1/3 of Haiti's population. I became STILL; Still like a statue; I did not budge. Here I was crying over a little bump, while my people in Haiti were TRAPPED. I thought to myself, well, how bad could it be? As the story began to develop tears rolls down my eyes as I thought of my loved ones who were living back home. 


Montclair State University's Haitian Student Association REMEMBERS the tragedy that occurred that day. Below are the stories of some of our executive board, alumni and members who were affected by the earthquake.


Vladimir  Bonhomme 
Alumni

Well I was at home, and I just came back from haiti on the 7th. I was truly affected b/c it was my first time going to haiti and I got to meet A LOT of family. When I heard the news it was shattering being that I was just there less then a week ago......I could see it didn't affect my siblings as much as it did me cause they have never been to haiti and never met the fam. So I tried calling asap but you know phone lines were out.

Jacques Harry Joseph
Former Historian

I was at ‎​Home, and remember just coming back from haiti. How was I affected? I lost more friends and family that day than my whole entire life. I was supposed to be there with them, but I changed my flight.

Jodalie ConserveCurrent Treasurer

When the earthquake hit Haiti, I was home. I remember getting a txt message from one of my best friends about the quake but I didn't immediately understand what had just happened to my native land. For a moment I thought it was just one of those forwarding txt messages. Then I quickly turned on the TV and saw about every channel I had switched to was about the earthquake. Boy! It was real! Many thoughts went thru my mind; are all my relatives okay? How bad is it?   Smh... Am I lucky to be alive? I could have been there too, because I had recently came back frm Haiti from my Grandpa funeral on Jan 1. My parents came back also on the 8th. Only God knows why it happened. As tears ran down my face while watching the pain and sorrow my people was enduring, I felt numb and helpless for the first time in my life. Quickly my mom called mostly everyone if not all the numbers in Haiti, no answer. We all started calling other people to see if they had heard from their love ones in Haiti. their replies were NO.  no communications lines were working there. Frustrations, pain grew furiously. Finally three days later, one of my cousins called and said they were all okay except for Tracey, my 8yr old cousin. She did not make it. She was trapped inside when the house collapse.  It was a terrible feeling that I never wish to experience.


Marvin Osselin
Member


I was at my girlfriend's house when I received the news about what happened and immediately called my mom to find out if my family were okay. We called, and called but the connection dropped every time.Then when we got in contact with my grandmother, we found out that she lost her niece. 

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COMING SOON!

DATE AUCTION

SEPTEMBER 28, 2010

MSU- DINING ROOM

7P-9P

Are you interested in being a contestant in the Annual Date Action? 

If so Please contact Marline at:

908- 764-9818
via E-mail: hsa_pr_msu@hotmail.com

 

SUMMER FLING "COOL OUT WITH THE SUN OUT"

Are you tired of going to the same places this summer? Are you single and looking to meet new people?Do you like FREE events?
WELL WE HAVE THE ANSWERS TO ALL OF YOUR QUESTIONS!
YES! It's about that time! Summer Fling 2010 is right around the corner,and the Haitian Student Association has prepared a lot of great things for you all. All are welcomed to attend, so please remember to bring your bathing suits, swim trunks, appetite, and ready to have a great time!

What you can expect at Summer Fling 

SUMMER FLING DO'S & DONTS!
DO'S

• Bring extra clothing and a towel (you will get wet!)
• Bring an empty stomach! THERE WILL BE PLENTY OF FREE FOOOOD!!!!
• Bring some friends
• Come with your "A" game! (we will have numerous activities, games, and contests)

DONT'S

• Don't be late!
• Leave your best weave at home (ladies!)
• Don't be a party pooper! Come enjoy the fun.... it's FREEE!
• Don't miss out because this will be an event to remember 

NJHSA 5TH ANNUAL DINNER

MONTCLAIR STATE 

2010 HSA OF THE YEAR

(left to right: Belinda Thelisma, Marcoldala Jean, Herbert Bolivar, & Tamara Survil)

On June 4th, 2010 The New Jersey Haitian Student Association(NJHSA) had their 5th Annual Banquet at Sphinx Reception Hall in Roselle,NJ. On this very day Montclair State University was announced HSA of the year for the fourth time since 2006. MSU also won numerous awards throughout the night like, NJHSA Representative, Event of the Year, and Rookie of the Year. At the end of the night MSU-HSA celebrated the night away and are now focusing on next year.

NJHSA declared our very own Marcoldala Jean as NJHSA 2010 Rookie of the Year

Jacques Harry Joseph (former historian) holding the trophy for Event of the Year

MSU-HSA current president Sebastien Denis

COMING SOON!!!!!! SUMMER FLING 2010!!!!!!!!!!

July 22,2010

Village Pool 

@

The Village- Little Falls

Montclair State University

1p-7p

Music by our very own DJ CALICAL

You already know! The Haitian Student Association at Montclair State University will be throwing their annual pool party! Ladies I advise you NOT to come with your best weaves because.... YOU WILL GET WET..... PERIOD!!!!! There will be:

FREEE food

                      FREEEE drinks (non-alcoholic)... 

     FREEEEE pool,

          FREEEEEE games...

EVERYTHING'S FREEEEE!

So fellas bring your trunks & make sure your body is tight (goes for the ladies too...)! For the Ladies, make sure your looking your TOP BEST because there willl be some PRIZES given during the event. Get ready for what HSA has in stored because as you know, the HSA at MSU GOOESSS HARRRRD... AT ALLLLLLLL THEIR EVENTS!!!!!

HSA DANCE TROOP PERFORMS AT 1ST STATE-WIDE HAITIAN HERITAGE DAY PARADE

(left to right: Maureen Malivert, Marquis Tyree, Marcoldala Jean)

Our dance troop had the privilege to perform at this year's FIRST state-wide Haitian Heritage Parade, Sunday, May 23, 2010 at Military Park in Newark, New Jersey. HSA DT,stunned the audience with the numerous styles of dancing such as Rara, Kompa, Canival, and African. With music by  Boukman Eksperya's Imamou Lele and Music System Primiere Gaou, they kept the native dance and culture of our ancestors, adding their own style of modern dance. Maureen, Marquis, and Marcoldala are active members of HSA and have performed at our Annual Cultural Soiree in the past fall semester. They love to dance and work hard at what they do. So do not be surprised to see them at our upcoming events! Keep up the good work DT!