September 29th 2010

After a wonderful dinner at Holloway Commons, groups one and two joined together for the days recreational piece. When our early birds arrive on the bus at 2:30 at UNH we congregate in the food court and either play UNO or read The New Hampshire (TNH), UNH’s student run news paper. The articles are funny and enjoyable and the pictures capture UNH at its finest. The wildcat students love the newspapers and typically bring them home to share. Today’s recreational component involved a tour and talk with the Editor of The New Hampshire and a visit to the UNH billiards room. Students asked inquisitive questions involving previous stories, how the paper gets printed and most importantly who are the famous people that have been in the newspaper. While one group was visiting the TNH the other was playing pool, ping pong and Wii and dancing to WUNH in the billiards room.

During class today group 1 learned about Music Expression. Susanne played the students a large array of music from all over the world including Luciano Pavarotti, Louis Armstong and Will Smith. Students were able to write, draw and rate their musical interest as well as express themselves through dance. There was a lot of dancing, especially when Aretha Franklin’s “Respect” was played.

Group 2 was on a different note exploring nature and seedlings that are in their prime during the fall months. Acorn squash, Brussels sprouts and pumpkins were a focus today as well as other perennials that students extracted seeds from and took home to plant for the spring. Using organic matter students also made terrariums for two newts to live in. It was a perfect fall themed class followed by cake to celebrate Ann Kane’s birthday.

Wednesday, September 22nd

After our regular feast in Holloway Commons, Group 1 walked the short distance to Gibbs Hall. This Dorm is lucky enough to have two full basketball courts and a volleyball court. Today after splitting into two groups we played knock out and a full court game while the other group played charades and wax museum. We then took the gables connector to Cole Hall for our class piece and learned about boundaries and each student was given a copy of the group poem, What a friend is.

Group 2 went off to New Hampshire hall for soccer drills and games. Each student was showing off their athletic abilities and really worked hard to keep their ball under control. In class the students talked about autumnal equinox and photosynthesis. During this time students broke into groups to look at chloroform under the microscope. The students really enjoyed the science aspect of class today.

Group 1 WildCat Friends

Happy fall readers! Everyone enjoyed lunch at Holloway Commons then split into two groups to spend their recreational time with two dorms on campus. Group 1 went to visit Scott Hall, a dorm which has a beautiful green for rec activities such as croquet. The UNH students set up zany courses and then taught us how to hold and swing the mallets. Then to enjoy the cool fall night group 1 walked to class over in Cole Hall. During class students identified the meaning of friendship and other relationships they have in their lives. One student said this class gave him a new way to approach friendships and was very excited this subject was addressed.

WildCat Friends Group 2

September 15th 2010
Group 2 joined Alexander hall for a huge game of kickball. Between the UNH students and Wildcat Friends students we had three teams going for the win. Everyone was very enthusiastic and played hard. After sweating, running and competing against one another, group 2 took the Gables connector bus over to Cole hall for class. The class started off as a discussion on manners during which Holly, Tess and Kathleen interrupted to show the significance of undesired behaviors. Talking on the cell phone, eating and smacking food while talking to others and interrupting others while speaking were just a few things that group 2 found to be inappropriate. Students then broke into groups to find that manners do matter with role playing and addressing the correct way to respond to others when these situations occur.

Welcome back Wildcat Friends!

We’re back at it for year two at UNH, with two groups and a few new faces! Welcome Brian, Mary Helen, Scott and Anthony! Group One went to visit President Huddleston’s office and had a surprise meet and greet and a photo with President Huddleston while in his beautiful office. After group one went to the horse barns and had time to see Nick, the horse, take a quick bath and ask Portia, a UNH riding student, some questions. Our classroom is right next to the horse barns in Thompson School- Barton Hall. There students worked on a collage about their likes and dislikes and presented them to the class in a get to know you fashion. Then Susan, Group One’s teacher asked the students what they are interested in learning about this semester. Students ideas ranged from paleontology, mammals, and weather. Looks to be a great start to the Wildcat Friends 2010-2011 year!