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CAP-10 Photo Album

Welcome to the Community Adventure Program class website! To find out what the adventure is all about, Click Here to check out our class photo album.

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CAP Post Test Survey

As the quarter comes to a close, I want to get some open and honest feedback from the 3rd Quarter 2006 CAP class to improve the CAP for future students. This information is anonymous and will not affect your grade, but it will be reviewed by the school, the Cottonwood Institute, and the information gathered… Read more »

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Quote for June 7, 2006

“Bits and pieces. Bits and pieces. People. People important to you cross your life everyday, touch it with love and carelessness, and move on. There are people who leave you, and you breathe a sigh of relief and wonder why you ever came into contact with them. There are people who leave you, and you… Read more »

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Quote for June 6, 2006

“Some people do not have to search for they find their niche early in life and rest there seemingly contented and resigned.  At times I envy them, but usually I do not understand them…and seldom do they understand me.  I am one of the searchers.  There are, I believe, millions of us.  We are not… Read more »

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Final Reflection Paper, by Brittany Salley-Raines

Weekend Overnights: This aspect of the class was by far my favorite. Being able to get away from school and home life stresses was truly a treat. There was much preparation for these trips, including menu planning, packing, and of course lesson plans that Ford had to make. Many of the skills we learned I… Read more »

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Final Reflection Paper, By Noah Gershon

The purpose of high school should be to prepare for the future. It should be to ensure a stable future for the students and a better future for the world in general. One of the teachers here at New Vista says part of why he teaches is so that he can live in a world… Read more »

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Quote for May 31, 2006

“So many people walk around with a meaningless life. They seem half-asleep, even when they’re busy doing things they think are important. This is because they’re chasing the wrong things. The way you get meaning into your life is to devote yourself to loving others, devote yourself to your community around you, and devote yourself… Read more »

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Quote for May 25, 2006

“Men wanted for hazardous journey, small wages, bitter cold, long months of complete darkness – constant danger, safe return doubtful – honor and recognition in case of success.” – Sir Ernest Shackleton

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Quote for May 24, 2006

"If we use resources productively and take to heart the lessons learned from coping with the energy crisis, we face a future confronted only, as Pogo, once said, by insurmountable opportunities. The many crises facing us should be seen, then, not as threats, but as chances to remake the future so it serves all beings."… Read more »