We started off the morning with a good run/swim. Surprisingly for many of us, the run/swims are becoming easier. After breakfast we all went our separate ways. Flats and Sharks students went to research to work on their final presentation. Human ecology students went to a class where the topic was fisheries in The Bahamas. Students had a discussion about the documentary Continue reading
Island School Celebrates Summer on Cape Cod!
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This past weekend, Island School alumni, friends, and family gathered in Cape Cod to celebrate summer. On Sunday morning, Maxey roused the troops and got a group of Island School staff to participate in the Falmouth Sprint Triathlon. Chris and Pam Maxey, Christian Henry, and Karla Cosgriff braved the cold New England waters for a .3 mile swim, biked 9.6 miles along the coast, and ran 3.2 miles to the finish line. Congratulations to everyone!
Following this morning exercise, a large group gathered at Woods Hole’s Marine Biological Laboratory for a tour of their facilities. Alumni, future students, families, and friends all joined together to learn how the research they are doing at MBL is related to the work we do on Cape Eleuthera. Thank you to Dan, our tour guide, for showing us all the amazing things going on at Woods Hole!
The day ended with an amazing cocktail party hosted at the Gibson’s home in Woods Hole. The Island School’s trip to Cape Cod was a great success and we hope to make the Island School’s summer day on the Cape an annual tradition. Maxey is encouraging everyone to start training for next year’s triathlon now!
Cacique Update- July 18, 2010
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Surprise!! Today the mentors gave us a sleep in after the intense kayak trip. Even though we had until twelve, we only slept until eight just in time for our favorite granola breakfast. After a quick bite we were eager to sign out, grab our bikes, and pedal our way to Sunset Beach. Lying in the sand, working on our tan, taking pictures, and visiting the marina store was just the way we wanted to spend our morning. Following our relaxing morning, we ate lunch and met up for our Community Outreach project. Loading up the ladder, Continue reading
Cacique Update- July 17, 2010
This morning was especially exciting. Instead of our normal morning exercise, usually consisting of intense run-swims, we were surprised by a change in our schedule, dedicating the morning to a fantastic game of water polo. This is a favorite among many of the students, and is a much more enjoyable form of exercise. After a great game, we headed to the boathouse for a Continue reading
Cacique Update- July 12, 2010
It was the first day back from the down island trip and although it wasn’t as eventful, it was a great transition day to kayaking tomorrow (ahh after kayaking there are about ten days left! :( ), The day started when the lights flicked on at 5:30 AM and silently announced, along with the ringing alarms, that it was time to get Continue reading
Cacique Update- July 13-16, 2010
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On 7/13 the community woke up and one group went to play water polo while the other group went to kayak prep. Then we had chores and then headed off to breakfast. After breakfast we returned as a whole community at our circle and finished up kayak prep. This led up to lunch time and after lunch time K1 left. About 45 minutes later K2 left to begin their voyage.
K1 paddle for about three hours to reach their camping ground, which was Red Bay. Then we set up camp and prepared for dinner. After learning about the stars and night sky from some of our fellow classmates, we all went straight to sleep. We started Continue reading
Don’t forget to join us this Sunday and Monday in the Boston area!
Calling all Island School friends and family! Join us this weekend at Woods Hole, Cape Cod to tour the Marine Biological Laboratory, followed by a cocktail party hosted by the Gibson family (Kate Gibson, F04).
And, if you’re still around Boston on Monday, come help us celebrate the opening of our Boston office from 6-8pm at the Nonprofit Center near South Station.
RSVP to alumni@islandschool.org for both events. We hope you can join us!
Spring ’09 Class Reunites!
The Island School’s Spring 2009 class reunited this past weekend on Cape Cod, bringing together 35 of their 48 students. The Vetters kindly hosted this massive group, and a good time was had by all!
Cacique Update- July 9-11, 2010
Three days ago, we left school for our Down Island Trip at approximately 8 am. Three vans, 28 people, and countless luggage headed to our first stop: the famous Mr. Sand’s bakery. Not only was it the best bread we’ve ever tasted, but we also got a taste of royalty as we heard about Mr. Sand’s adventure to Prince Charles’ wedding. His love for talking caused Remo to slyly end Continue reading
Cacique Update- July 8, 2010
Today started with a Mega Run/Swim that took us all over the Cape. With Remo in the lead, we ran through trees and swam across the surrounding cuts. While waiting for the group to catch up, Remo led us in Island School jumping jacks, 8 count bodybuilders and other exercises. This morning two research groups had Human Ecology, where Continue reading