In the Field...
Fall 2005

Fall Session Update
September 25, 2005 - November 4, 2005

• 2,957 6th grade students attended Outdoor School during the Fall session
• 21,960 eggs were eaten
• Over 2,500 songs were sung
• Over 3.5 inches of rain fell during Fall session
• 920 pounds of bananas were consumed
• 710 Student Leaders volunteered one week of service to the Outdoor School during Fall session
• Over 4,000 wood cookies were cut
• 30 trees were planted
• Teeth were brushed over 5,500 times
• Outdoor School was staffed by 88 dedicated men and women during the Fall session
• Almost 12,000 staples were put in student's soil profile cards
• Rain fell on 27 of the 42 days of Fall session
• Over 4,400 showers were taken
• 1,220 pounds of ground beef were eaten
• Wind speed reached a high of 32 miles per hour
• Over 360 skits were performed
• 5,040 hamburger patties were eaten
• --- students were seen be the Outdoor School Nurse's
• 6,250 apples were served
• The highest temperature during Fall session was 73 degrees on October 21st
• Over 18,000 beads were awarded to students for field studies and other activities
• 525 pounds of carrots were served
• The lowest temperature during Fall session was 38 degrees on October 27th
• 100 24 pound turkeys were consumed