Shumla Scholar, Emilee Rottman, works with ArcGIS.

On May 19th, the Shumla Scholars had their last class meeting for the school year. Everyone celebrated with pizza and ice cream before the kids gave presentations about all that they accomplished this year in our class. 

This year, Shumla Scholars learned to use a total data station and completed a survey for their school greenhouse. They learned how to organize data once it was collected and use it to draw practical and scientific conclusions. They used a DSLR camera for high-res photography. They learned to problem solve when directions led them astray. They mapped the Comstock Cemetery in ArcGIS - a very sophisticated Geographical Information System. They even operated a drone aircraft!
 

Overall the group gained a sense of comradery as they tackled the task of documenting the Comstock Cemetery and starting a greenhouse for the school. 

Our Shumla Staff Archaeologist, Vicky Munoz said, "Just from interacting with the kids a couple times a week for the past year, we know how much they can accomplish when they put their heads together. We can't wait to hear about all the great things that they will accomplish in the future."

Emilee Rottman and Jose Lara are ready for anything after their time in the Shumla Scholar's program.