Grease Smudged Smiles

It’s only been a few days since school began and students are already wandering around campus with ink stains on their hands from writing so much, myself included. Excitement and hard work are already nestled at the doorsteps of the school. The thrill of seeing my returning friends, and new friends alike, makes me forget the grease smudges that line my smile from my first day of silversmithing. Despite this there is still a slight feeling of apprehension for the new year -- question and wonder litter the bustling halls. We have not been here long but have already been able to indulge in a sense of pride. On Saturday we all divided into work groups to help clean up and tighten the loose ends on campus. Our work is visible throughout the campus enabling us to appreciate the new trails to walk and bike on, the freshly weeded areas in front of the Jossman Academic Building, in addition to the many other improvements. I find it hard to believe that after just one day’s work so many people have something so great in common. The new school year seems to be off to a great and challenging start. (Katarina Coates, Class of 2010)