While in the process of constructing The Marine Science Consortium's future, we have also had the opportunity to learn more about its past. For the past month, staff have been busy going through three decades of files in preparation for moving our offices and labs to the new administrative building. We have come up with some treasures: the first field manuals, descriptions of old programs, and, best of all in my opinion, old photographs. These photographs from the inception of MSC school and college programs tell the tale of a 32-year long quest to imbue learners of all ages with enthusiasm for the marine sciences and nature in general. As we move forward, this goal will continue to anchor our programs.
In 1975 my senior class Environmental Science class (Great Valley HS, Malvern, PA) was one of the early groups to make memories slugging through the salt marsh, going out on the "boat", sleeping in the re-purposed military dorms and going to see "Young Frankenstein" at Chincoteague's only movie theater. It was a blast!... My 15 yr old son just spent a week enjoying MSC's "Dangerous Creatures" camp....loved it!
ReplyDeleteKeep up the great work and let's see more of those old photos.
Lynn Mulvey-Mcferron (Fairfax, VA)