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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
  • Students alongside rows and stacks of kayaks
  • Two students rowing in their kayak
  • Kayaks out on the river
  • Three kayaks out on the river
  • Two smile for the camera in their kayak
  • Two out on the river in their kayak
  • Two smile for the camera in their kayak
  • Three pose for a photo on the pier
  • Three pose in the riverside glade
  • Three pose for a picture
  • Fr. Viego and a student in their kayaks, out on the river
  • Two in a kayak, all alone on the open water
  • Two jump off the pier
  • Two smile at the camera, seated
  • Four people bobbing in the water
  • Two in a boat
  • Two in a boat

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
  • Two people smile for the camera
  • Three pose for a picture
  • Five pose for the camera
  • Dr. Shivone grills juicy meats
  • Two play Spikeball
  • Programmers play volleyball on the grass court
  • Students hits the ball over the net
  • Four men, two shirtless, play Spikeball
  • Two play cards on a picnic table
  • Students play soccer
  • A prefect prepares to lob the football
  • Two run to catch the football
  • Prefects prepare meat sandwiches
  • Three pose for the camera
  • Prefects afront trays of succulent steak
  • Two students serve themselves
  • Students dine at the long picnic table
  • Three smile for the camera at the picnic table
  • Students eat, leaning on a wood fence
  • Four eat and chat cross-legged on the ground
  • Two smile for the camera

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
  • Three study in armchairs
  • Three study in armchairs
  • Three study around a table
  • Two study on a couch
  • A student studies by the overlook down on the upper storey
  • Students study at rows of individual desks
  • A prefect leans over the railing
  • Two studying, one at a desk, one in an armchair
  • A student in an armchair smiles for the camera
  • Three sit cross-legged on the floor, studying. Behind them, a glorious sunset through the window
  • Three study in armchairs and a couch around a small, circular table
  • Two studying at individual desks
  • A long row of students at individual desks

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
  • Two select drinks from a wide selection on the coffee shop counter
  • Students around the drink counter
  • Students around the coffee shop counter
  • A student poses with his drink
  • A student poses with her drink
  • A student smiles for the camera at the drink counter
  • Two students pose with their drinks
  • Two play foosball
  • Long shot of students all around Tracy
  • Long shot of students all around Tracy
  • From above: three chat on a small couch, while in a corner another photographs the photographer
  • Four play doubles foosball
  • Students chatting on couches and armchairs by the fireplace

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!