Marine Ecology Students


Jump for Joy of Learning Students in the Upper School marine ecology class taught by


Rob Orr visited the coast to get a closeup sea view. They took


two classes at the Hatfield Marine Science Center, investigating living marine creatures such as


invertebrate intertidal organisms and plankton. They also visited


the Yaquina Outstanding Natural Area, Fishing Rock, and the Oregon Oyster farm, staying


overnight in the yurts at Beverly Beach State Park.


Marine ecology students studied ocean life and also had a little bit of fun. Photo by Holly Orr.


Fifth-Graders Experience Immigration to America


Fifth-graders simulated a voyage to the New World as part of their studies of


immigration. After researching immigration and writing about how their families came to this country, they created fictive


immigrants and portrayed them traveling to America. Upon arrival at Ellis Island, they were interviewed by immigration officers and examined by medical personnel. Students were assigned to travel first class,


second class, or in steerage, and those who expressed anarchist views or had health


problems were sent back home. After being processed, they celebrated their arrival with an international feast prepared by their parents.


Immigrants had to demonstrate their ability to perform basic tasks.


Poster Chosen for 1st Place in Undergraduate Category


The Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry (SETAC) awarded first place in the poster presentations category


to Andrea B. ’14. She was competing with undergraduates at the North American SETAC Conference in Boston, and her award included a $300 prize. Her project, titled “Measuring the Bioconcentration of


DOSS in Pacific Oysters,” was selected for presentation at the conference from among almost 2000 entries.


WWW.OES.EDU Andrea B. ’14 studied the impact of chemicals used to disperse spilled oil. WINTER 2012 OES MAGAZINE 15 15


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