Mt. Hope 2019

I had a great time on Wednesday night seeing the class of '19 all dressed up at Mt. Hope! Looking forward to a great weekend of graduation activities with this crew and their families.

Nick, Evan, Braden and Sonya
Mt. Hope 5/29/19

Senior Sem Project on Prospect

Howdy folks,

This spring semester I was in the environmental studies senior seminar. (Nicky G was in it too!) As a part of the class, we each did a big individual research project about a climate change issue in the local community. I decided to focus on how climate change has affected and will affect our local ski area, Prospect, and its community. To that end, I made a website with audio from various interviews I did and a reflection essay. An important part of this project is trying to share it with people who care about Prospect, so this blog seemed like a pretty good option. So, here it is: https://sites.williams.edu/ict1/

And because a blog post is never complete without some photos, here are a couple of snaps from the end of the semester:

Just some kiddos at the kiddie table

Dead frog agility!

Back in Minnesota, I managed to track down the one and only Sarah Becker!

Just a couple of girls and their matching overalls to go along with their matching hummus and guacamole

Sonya's Senior Adventures Part 2: Windsurfing!

Hello from the seaside! After a weekend of hiking, Sonya dropped by to visit me at my grandma's beach house in South Dartmouth, MA on her way to Block Island for more senior fun activities. We had a great time windsurfing, biking, paddle boarding, eating yummy food, stargazing, and getting some much needed post-finals sleep.

Working out the basics on land before taking the water. The temps were still a little chilly so we suited up. 

Ready to go!

Aaaand she's off! What a fast learner— all that Nordic balance and strength comes in handy!

Enjoying some yummy raspberry chocolate chip pancakes the next morning with lots of toppings.

Decided to take a break to lounge in the sand at the beach in the middle of a lovely bike ride. It's starting to feel like summer!

On our way to paddle up the river.

It was great to get in some quality Sonya time before graduation and I'm looking forward to heading out to Idaho next week for a summer of mountain adventures!

Jackson but not a President

Hi world! School has ended, for some of us more than others. To recuperate, we decided to Live Free for a few days and crash with the ever-welcoming Benson household in Jackson. Guest starring alums Bensonator and Jubjub Fields, specialer brother/legend Nick Thyr, and specialest of all Nica Fields (dog).

Kiddie size?????

Let it be noted Nick Thyr ordered rum raisin 

Bensonator in her element

Jubjub Fields in his element

Seniors Join Boy Band

You may not be aware, but the Braden, Evan, Nick, and Sonya have nailed down their plans for next year.  They will all be forming a boy band called "Daddy's Home".  Spotify will be releasing their tour schedule in the next few months, after they have dropped their album.  

They would like to thank all their fans, friends, family, and the Williams Nordic Ski Team for nurturing their performance skills.