Maroon Effect
When New York’s Hokies answered the call.
In the weeks after the April 16, 2007 tragedy at Virginia Tech, Manhattan Hokies brought New York’s Hokie community together at Webster Hall.
Three weeks later,
Webster Hall was filled with Hokies.
On May 18, 2007, Manhattan Hokies brought the Virginia Tech community together at Webster Hall. The venue donated its space, and Hokies from across New York gathered for an evening of music, remembrance, fundraising and service.
The night included live music, a silent auction, Virginia Tech merchandise and support from people throughout the city, including Mets third baseman David Wright.
They came to honor the 32 lives lost on April 16 and turn remembrance into action.
Remembrance
became action.
Net proceeds supported the Eternal Hokies Scholarship Fund, created by Manhattan Hokies to help incoming Virginia Tech students from the Tri-State area, and the David Wright Foundation’s scholarship support for Virginia Tech engineering students.
It was Ut Prosim — That I May Serve — put to work in New York.
Thirty-two lives.
Never forgotten.
One of the nights that defined Manhattan Hokies.
Maroon Effect remains one of the defining moments in Manhattan Hokies history — a night when New York’s Hokies showed what it means to remember, to serve, and to show up for one another.