February Update

Here are the latest pictures from our work in Pohnpei. We tried to capture the students' enthusiasm for sports in the photos below, as well as include some more pictures of "life as it is in Pohnpei." Enjoy!


Carrie presents her Earthwatch talk to local teachers during the Madolenihmw Teacher's Forum.

Carrie's friend Merlain (left) serves up ice-cream and cake during our staff retreat. The freshmen math teacher, Molina, (right) had her baby the weekend after this picture was taken.

Larinda works on her planet brochure for general science. (Thanks to all of you who helped contribute paper, colored pencils, markers, and glue... the final projects turned out great!)

9 C students prepare their final drafts of their penpal letters for our letter exchange with Byron Center Christian Middle School (in Michigan); MHS students went all out this time, taking pictures around campus as well as a Pohnpei info packet of maps, brochures, and even a couple CDs of local bands.

Outside the cafeteria at lunch time.
We're amazed that students can find the correct zorries (flip-flops) back before class starts!

This is one of many banana markets in town. We purchase our bananas here (usually sold in 5-10 lb bunches) for 35 cents a pound.


Joycelinda and Sinmarlinda display some MHS spirit during the track and field championships.

Alentha passes the baton to Permaleen during the 4 x 100 relay.

Marvin leaps for length in the long-jump.

The boys complete another successful softball victory.

The start of the boys first basketball game.

Eliza (the catcher) prepares for a pitch as the girls' softball game gets underway.

Clinton ducks as Allenson spikes the ball during a volleyball practice at MHS.
MHS girls on our high school volleyball court. (The court isn't very fancy but the backdrop is spectacular!)

MHS girls' basketball practice (there's usually more talking than playing).

A gecko sneaks a few sips from Thomas' soda while we're watching a movie on the laptop!

Our favorite dog, Oatey, is waiting patiently for the next hand-out. She especially loves ripe bananas!

We're never at a loss for pets. While Carrie was catching up on the Fairbanks Daily News one Sunday afternoon, some of the neighborhood dogs and chickens decided to join her.