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July 28, 2022
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Two out on the river in their kayak

As mentioned in the previous post, there was no second class Wednesday on the New England High School Summer Program, because as soon as lunch came to an end, students set off for an exciting afternoon on the Connecticut River! When they arrived at Northfield Riverview Pavilion, prefects had kayaks ready to go!

Some programmers paddled up and down the river in double kayaks, splashing each other and trying to coordinate their strokes. Others swam by the dock. The water was warm and spirits were high. Prefect Orion Lacour quickly became notorious for throwing his fellow prefects into the water when they weren’t paying attention! It was all in good fun, though, and everyone always cheered when someone managed to push him in instead.

Kayaking

When the kayakers returned, prefects led the group in various games. Volleyball and football were popular choices, though smaller groups also played soccer, frisbee, and all kinds of card games. For dinner, Director of the High School Summer Program Dr. Stephen Shivone and Assistant Dean Dr. Patrick Gardner prepared a phenomenal barbeque. The scent of New York strip steak sizzling on the grill wafted over the pavilion, making everyone very hungry! The steaks were served between two slices of grilled garlic bread, alongside coleslaw, tomato and basil salad, and potato chips. “These sandwiches are so good!” exclaimed programmer Phoenix G., and everyone there wholeheartedly agreed.

Dinner

Finally, it was time for the students to return to campus for study hall, where they pored over the second half of the Book of Genesis and selections from Kierkegaard’s Fear and Trembling.

Study Hall

Rosary followed, and then the students headed to the Bl. Frassati Center to wind down. There, the coffee shop provided frozen pina coladas and mozzarella sticks with extra stretchy cheese. Many of the programmers used the time to sit and reflect on the day’s events. “My favorite part was definitely kayaking,” said programmer Aiden J. Another programmer, Lucianna U., remarked that she enjoyed lying on the grass next to the river: “It was so peaceful over there!”

Coffee Shop

At curfew, students enjoyed taquitos, chips, and salsa in the residence halls. Some students stayed up to talk, but most headed to bed, tired out after their long day of fun. Visit the Summer Blog this afternoon to read about today’s discussions on Genesis and Kierkegaard!