Two Westminster College Students Lead Caving Trips
Posted on Tuesday, May 7, 2002
"Because a class of 20 is too large to go as a single group, I ask two students to help me each year," said Dr. Kenneth Long, professor of chemistry and teacher of an annual geology class that includes a caving field trip. "When I asked the students to nominate two classmates who are level-headed and respected by their peers, James and Pamela were clearly the choices."
"We left early Friday morning, and spent most of the afternoon traveling and making a few stops along the way," said McCalmont. "At one stop we climbed up a road cut and dug for fossils. We learned about them in class, but it is so much more fun to actually dig them up and examine them."
"Friday night, Dr. Long took Jim and I into a cave called New Trout," said McCalmont. "We explored the cave, and learned how to get around, so we could lead the class through it the next day. Both of us lead our groups successfully in an out of the cave!"
"The highlight of the trip was the mile and a half climb up to the top of Seneca Rock," continued McCalmont. "The view from the top was magnificent, and there was a great sense of accomplishment. The class was education, but also a great bonding experience. Everyone worked together and supported one another during some scary moments. We laughed a lot and deepened our friendship. The trip combined both learning and fun. What a great duo!"
Chaney , a sophomore history major, is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Chaney, Hubbard
McCalmont, a senior elementary education major, is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Donald McCalmont, Hickory.
For more information, contact Long at (724) 946-7299 or e-mail longkm@Westminster.edu.
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