Category Archives: Journalism

The Fourth In Alaska! by Josie Herman July 4

July 5, 2013 11,119 comments

            We woke up to our National Anthem playing on the stereo. Moans and groans sounded across the church. As everyone woke up at their own pace some went and retrieved breakfast, which w...

Celebrations, Barbecues, and Fireworks by Julia Hope July 4

July 5, 2013 9,935 comments

            Everyone was using inside voices which was really strange. We had been outside for three weeks and now we are in an actual house! Emily’s, Mr. Rosene’s daughter’s,...

Dippin’ Campers by Alix Curnow July 3

July 5, 2013 7,290 comments

           Goosebumps formed along my neck. The freezing water trickled down my spine, sending chills up my back. I couldn’t help but grin from ear to ear as I lifted my head from the roaring...

Hatcher’s Pass Take Two by Georgianna Pratley July 3

July 5, 2013 1,565 comments

            It had rained the whole night. When we were finally woken up we all rushed inside the church. We walked inside and everyone was overwhelmed with the delicious, cinnamony, belly groa...

A Long Drive and Halibut Dinner by Audrey Lewis July 2

July 4, 2013 1,154 comments

            This morning, a soft little sprinkle of rain from the overcast sky accompanied us as we packed up tents and ate bowls of cereal.  The night before had been our last stay at Seaside...

Halibut Dinner by Josie Herman July 2

July 4, 2013 8,828 comments

          The smell of fish overcame my senses. With this scent I didn’t know what was coming. We all entered the kitchen with rumbling stomachs and eager faces. The salad was being dished out...

Whales, Whales, and More Whales by Julia Hope June 30

July 3, 2013 163 comments

          “Guys wake up.” I here Katy Tracey’s soft voice say while she taps on our tent at 6:30 in the morning.  My tent groaned in response, not wanting to wake up. We had to quickly ge...

Bitter Little Dipping Dots by Kristen Dornton July 1

July 3, 2013 10,637 comments

            “Let me try some!” I had shouted over my shoulder, before turning around to walk backwards slowly and carefully on the trail. I held my hand out and stared in slight con...

New Nature Knowledge by Alix Curnow July 1

July 3, 2013 6,054 comments

“Cocka-doodle-doo!” The old rooster perched at the top of the fence crowed. Eyelids peeled open as everyone got ready for the busy day ahead of us. Empty stomachs trudged through the Pratt Museum...

BEST BIRTHDAY EVER! by Sydney Sanford June 30

July 3, 2013 7,835 comments

            Today was June 30th 2013, but I called it something different. My 14th birthday. We spent the entire day whale watching. We saw four humpback whales. One whale we saw did not do muc...