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Outdoor School in the 2000s


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Spring 2000

Collins, Eagle Fern, Howard, Namanu, Sandy River
 

Fall 2000

Collins, Eagle Fern, Howard, Namanu, Sandy River
 

Spring 2001

Collins, Eagle Fern, Howard, Namanu, Sandy River
 

Fall 2001

Arrah Wanna, Collins, Howard, Namanu, Sandy River
 

Spring 2002

Arrah Wanna, Collins, Howard, Namanu, Sandy River
 

Fall 2002

Arrah Wanna, Howard, Namanu,
​Sandy River
 

Spring 2003

Arrah Wanna, Howard, Namanu,
​Sandy River, Scouter's Mountain
 

Fall 2003

Arrah Wanna, Howard, Milk Creek, Namanu, ​Sandy River
 

Spring 2004

Arrah Wanna, Howard, Kiwanis,
​Milk Creek, Namanu, ​Sandy River
 
Outdoor School Student Leader Scholarships Announced
Parents, students, and Outdoor School staff gathered together on June 10 to celebrate the 2004 Student Leader Scholarship Award winners.  Just under $10,000 in scholarships was awarded to 10 student leaders for their outstanding service.

"Outdoor School would not be possible without the inspiring work of these young adults," said Suzanne "Puffin" Marter, Outdoor School Coordinator.  "They provide comfort and direction to impressionable sixth grade students while finding the same in themselves."

Student Leaders are a rare combination of doctor, lawyer, sociologist, and teacher. They are competent child psychologists with their sophomore textbooks as proof.  They are strict disciplinarians with twinkles in their eyes.  They must be skilled referees, baby-sitters, teachers, friends, and advisors.  The Outdoor School Student Leader is a humorist in a time of crisis, an arbitrator in a time of conflict and a leader in a time of confusion.  They are idols with their heads in a cloud of campfire smoke and their feet in the mud.

Each week Student Leaders combine the responsibilities of leading a cabin of eight to ten students with those of actively participating in a field study team for one of four areas of study.  Over 1,500 student leaders provided at least one week of service during the 2003 - 2004 Outdoor School session.  In order to be considered, students must be at least a sophomore, have passing grades, and have good attendance.  

The scholarships are available to high school students who have served as a student leader at least three times.  Each applicant is required to submit copies of their student leader evaluations, two letters of recommendation, and a written essay indicating how they intend to apply the experience to their future plans.  Top candidates were then interviewed by the scholarship committee.

Excerpt from submitted essay
When I first began participating in the Outdoor School program I was a shy, nervous, and unconfident sophomore.  I couldn't identify any personal strengths or abilities.  By the end of my first week I came away with knowledge of myself that I might never have gained... I know that my future would be missing something if I didn't become involved in the betterment and developmental process of young people.  I am ready to embark on the next phase of my life.  Outdoor School provided me with the most important thing during my high school years and for the future, to always make sure that my life has room for those that need me. - Halley "Piper" Wonder
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$1,500 Winners
Ardis "Zinga" Smith
Christy "Ruffles" Arrington
Miles "Hybrid" Church Kane
$1,000 Winners
Halley "Piper" Wunder
Whitney "Decanter" Holt
$750 Winners
Zachary "Tango" Thornhill
Devon "Gidget" Golaszewski
Laura "Cypress" Taylor
$500 Winners
Michelle "Magenta" Duncan
Nilina "Vespa" Mason-Campbell

Fall 2004

Arrah Wanna, Howard, Milk Creek, Namanu, ​Sandy River
 
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Spring 2005

Arrah Wanna, Howard, Kiwanis,
​Milk Creek, Namanu, ​Sandy River
 

Fall 2005

Arrah Wanna, Howard, Milk Creek, Namanu, ​Sandy River
 

Spring 2006

Arrah Wanna, Howard, Kiwanis,
​Milk Creek, Namanu, ​Sandy River
 
The Passages Through Time program begins at the Adams / Nate Creek site.

Fall 2006

Arrah Wanna, Howard, Milk Creek, Namanu, ​Sandy River
 

Spring 2007

Arrah Wanna, Howard, Kiwanis,
​Milk Creek, Namanu, ​Sandy River
 

Fall 2007

Arrah Wanna, Howard, Milk Creek, Namanu, ​Sandy River
 

Spring 2008

Arrah Wanna, Howard, Kiwanis,
​Milk Creek, Namanu, ​Sandy River
 

Fall 2008

Arrah Wanna, Howard, Milk Creek, Namanu, ​Sandy River
 

Spring 2009

Adams, Arrah Wanna, Howard, Kiwanis, Namanu, ​Nate Creek, Sandy River
 

Fall 2009

Adams, Arrah Wanna, Howard, Namanu, ​Sandy River
 

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  • About
    • Mission
    • Meet Our Staff
    • Session Calendar
    • Employment Opportunities
    • Merchandise
    • Partners
    • Contact
  • Programs
    • Outdoor School >
      • Program Tour
      • Field Study Tour >
        • Animals Field Study Tour
        • Plants Field Study Tour
        • Soil Field Study Tour
        • Water Field Study Tour
        • Academic Program Elements
      • Sample Daily Schedule
      • Register Your Class for ODS
      • Session Calendar
    • 4th Grade Overnight
    • StarLab >
      • Presentations
      • Space Requirements
      • Adjustments & Fees
  • Sites
    • Angelos / Sandy River >
      • ASR Location & Directions
      • ASR Facilities
      • ASR Science & Nature
      • ASR Land & History
      • ASR Meet the Staff
    • Collins >
      • CL Location & Directions
      • CL Facilities
      • CL Science & Nature
      • CL Land & History
      • CL Meet the Staff
    • Kuratli / Trestle Glen >
      • KR Location & Directions
      • KR Facilities
      • KR Science & Nature
      • KR Land & History
      • KR Meet the Staff
    • Namanu >
      • NM Location & Directions
      • NM Facilities
      • NM Science & Nature
      • NM Land & History
      • NM Meet the Staff
    • Westwind >
      • WW Location & Directions
      • WW Facilities
      • WW Science & Nature
      • WW Land & History
      • WW Meet the Staff
  • History
    • History by Decade >
      • The 1960s
      • The 1970s
      • The 1980s
      • The 1990s
      • The 2000s
      • The 2010s
      • The 2020s
    • Retired Sites >
      • Adams / Milk Creek
      • Adams / Nate Creek
      • Arrah Wanna >
        • AW Location & Directions
        • AW Facilities
        • AW Science & Nature
        • AW Land & History
        • AW Meet the Staff
      • Canby Grove >
        • CG Location & Directions
        • CG Facilities
        • CG Science & Nature
        • CG Land & History
        • CG Meet the Staff
      • Cascade >
        • CAS Location & Directions
        • CAS Facilities
        • CAS Science & Nature
        • CAS Land & History
        • CAS Meet the Staff
      • Colton
      • Crestview
      • Eagle Fern
      • Howard >
        • HO Location & Directions
        • HO Facilities
        • HO Science & Nature
        • HO Land & History
        • HO Meet the Staff
      • Kiwanis >
        • KW Location & Directions
        • KW Facilities
        • KW Land & History
        • KW Staff
      • Scouter's Mountain
      • Sports Acres
      • Trout Creek
      • Yamhill
    • Outdoor School Staff Photos
  • For Parents
    • Dear Parents and / or Guardians
    • Frequently Asked Questions >
      • English
      • Español
      • русски
      • tiếng Việt
    • Forms for Parents
    • Sample Daily Schedule
    • Sample Menu
    • Students with Specific Needs
    • Parents of Student Leaders
    • Session Calendar
  • For Teachers
    • Outdoor School Curriculum
    • Preparation & Follow-Up Ideas
    • Special Needs - Outdoor School
    • Supporting Transgender Youth
    • Forms for Teachers
    • Translated Parent Info
    • Sample Teacher Schedule
    • Ideas for Class Meetings
    • Fundraising Ideas
    • Next Gen Science Standards >
      • NGSS Alignment: Animals
      • NGSS Alignment: Plants
      • NGSS Alignment: Soil
      • NGSS Alignment: Water
    • Teacher Calendar
  • For Student Leaders
    • Criteria for Participation
    • SL Workshop Training
    • Register for Workshop
    • Makeup Workshop
    • Student Leader Recruiters
    • Student Leader Calendar
    • Bus Schedules
    • Forms for Student Leaders
    • Parents of Student Leaders
    • 10 Reasons to Participate
    • Handbook, Songbook, & Skits >
      • Beginner Handbook
      • Advanced Handbook
      • Outdoor School Songbook
    • SL Sample Weekly Schedule
    • Evaluation Rubric
    • College Credit & Scholarships >
      • PCC College Credit
      • Student Leader Scholarship
    • Jobs, Internships & Programs
    • Support Resources
    • Social Media
    • Special Needs Volunteers
  • For Staff
    • Trainings & Certifications
    • Incident Reporting
    • Wildlife Handling Guidelines
    • How to Field Instructor
    • How to Program Leader
    • Staff & Field Study Songs
    • Professional Resources
    • Seasonal Employment
    • Job Listings
    • Merchandise Payment
    • Staff Calendar
  • MESD