Ninth Grade Expedition Update!

On their "Journey to the Western Gate," the 9th Grade explored the coasts of Jalama and Gaviota and visited Bixby & Hollister Ranches. We heard tales around the fire from residents such as 95-year-old, lifelong rancher, Bill Pate, and from ranch managers and nature conservancy stewards in charge of managing tens of thousands of acres of mind-blowing landscapes and precious resources. Students performed sand crab science experiments and marine debris analyses on Cojo beach, heard about land use issues from atop Little Drake's at Hollister Ranch, and learned about aquaculture from the staff at The Dos Pueblos Abalone Farm. In addition to hosting the First Annual 9th Grade (and faculty) Backgammon Tournament, staff and students enjoyed many hours in the ocean and around the fire in preparation to lead the Fall Expedition this October.