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may 2001 |
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Expeditions Survivors and troopers to the end, WildLink Expeditions V and VI completed their successive trips from April 16-21, 2001. The elements were against them from Day 1 of the backpacking portion of the trip as they encountered seemingly endless rain after they set up their tents. The rain continued for the duration of the trip and was then followed by hail, snow, and thunderstorms. However, both groups of students from the four schools achieved their goal. WildLink Expedition V consisted of 12 students from West and Woodlake High Schools. They were the final expeditioners to hike to Hite's Cove to collect the vital GLOBE and archaeological data there. They spent 4 days and 3 nights in the old gold mining town. WildLink Expedition VI consisted of 11 students from Sanger and Turlock High Schools. They were pioneers for WildLink at the Hetch Hetchy Dam, as they hiked seven miles from there to Rancheria Flat. They spend 3 days and 2 nights camping in the backcountry and the final night in a cabin, due to inclement weather. The Yosemite Institute for Expeditions V and VI were Lena and Kim respectively. Their outdoor expertise helped the students make the best of bad weather conditions. Thank you Expedition V and VI for keeping a positive attitude throughout the trip! You are our heroes! |
WildLink Evaluation Weekend As we approach the end of our first year, we are interested in receiving feedback from our students and teachers about our program. On the weekend of May 19-20, WildLink is hosting a teacher evaluation session in Yosemite to discuss the effectiveness of the website as a teaching tool, the expeditions, and other aspects of the program. We are interested in hearing any ideas as to how to strengthen our program in order to make it better for the students and teachers. If you are a WildLink teacher and are planning on attending, please contact Barb Miranda as soon as possible. Teachers can each bring one WildLink student to the evaluation as we would like to hear their comments as well! Join our Campfire We here at WildLink are pleased to announce a new feature to the WildLink website. We have established online discussion boards in the campfire section of the website, for students and the general public. As of now, both campfire chats are secure and require registration. Please register yourself for the campfire and start chatting with your peers! WildLink Expedition VII WildLink Expedition VII, our final expedition of the school year, will take place from June 3-8, 2001. Students are travelling from the Detroit Metropolitan Community Center in Detroit, Michigan and the other students will be from Atwater High School. Students will stay in Curry Village for their first 2 nights and will be in the backcountry for the following 4 days and 3 nights. At this time we are looking into the best option as to the location, due to the recent opening of the Tioga Pass. |