CSF/CJSF Field Trip

Marcy Flores

See May Day below

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GUSD

CSF went to their second trip of the year on May 18, 2009. Their first trip was to the Santa Rosa Vortex. The second trip was to the San Francisco Academy of Sciences and they had a blast.

They went into the planetarium and sat on seats that were so relaxing and partially laid back. Surrounding them was a screen, overhead and all around, that projected off life on earth and made it’s way into space and showed close-up’s of planets. We learned so much about life on earth and in space. At the beginning of the tour, we were given a self-tour guide; we got earphones with a touch screen pad so we could learn about the different animals and know where we were by looking on the map. We were also able to enter and walk around an indoor forest. There were butterflies everywhere that were different colors, shapes and sizes.

We got to see anacondas, jellyfish, sting rays, turtles, the albino alligator, lizards, tiny frogs, penguins, and fish that have been there for over 100 years! It was amazing to see all the different types of animals that live on land and in the water. It was incredible to learn the history about everything you saw, and be able to share with friends and family.

After a while of walking, we were able to take a break and eat lunch. We stopped at a restaurant that had a variety of food, like Chinese, Mexican, Vietnamese, and more. As soon as we were done we went right back to walking around so we wouldn’t miss a thing. We entered the gift shop towards the end of the tour. There were all sorts of souvenirs you could buy, like animals that you saw on the tour made of stone. There were t-shirts, bags, books, and all kinds of things. This trip was incredible, great experience, and a well educated tour. Students who went or have been there walked away with something they never knew before. Thank you Mrs. Brown for making this happen, and thank you to all the drivers for the transportation.

Backpacking Club

Sawyer Wilson

On Friday June fifth, Mr. Klug and Ms. Bertolucci took seven students backpacking in the Lake Tahoe region for 3 days. They arrived at the Loch Leven trail head around 12pm and hiked to the spot where they had to set up camp but they had to rush do to it was going to rain and they needed to keep gear dry.. For meals they had freeze dried food, nuts and other non-perishable food. The first two days of the trip it drizzled lightly and the kid’s spirits were dampened but they trudged on and had a great time    .

I asked Diana, Morgan, Petie and David what their favorite parts of the trip were. Diana said “The best part from the trip was when Morgan, Mr. Klug, and I went off trail to go find Fisher Lake. We were the only one’s brave enough to go somewhere we’ve never gone and explored. We didn’t get lost, we actually got to the lake and  it was awesome.” Morgan also said “My Favorite part of the trip was going off trail with Mr. Klug and Diana to find Fisher Lake. We found it! The trip was a lot of fun though it was cold at times.”

Petie stated “It was really cold but fun. My favorite part was a hike up on the ridge. The charade games that we played were also fun.” Then David told me that “My favorite part of backpacking was the hike around the lake. I didn’t really like that it rained two days.

So the backpacking trip was a success even though it was cold and rainy the kids still had a good time. The students were still glad they went on the trip and it will be one of there memorable moments in high school.

The next backpack trip will be in September to the Desolation Wilderness.

Seniors Morgan Chiantella and Diana Isabel Mercado standing above Fisher Lake after compass orienteering through the forest. That means there was no trail!

Senior Morgan Chiantella climbing down the rock face on her round-the-lake tour.

Backpack Club 2009

The team heads down the mountain on day 3 looking forward to fast-food and a shower when they get home.

Team members sitting around a non-existent campfire trying to keep warm. Fires are not allowed at this elevation.