Interviews

An Archery Interview with Physical Education teacher Susan Hartford

By M. G.

Who came up with the idea?

"Vicki Moriarty is a parent volunteer and she wrote a grant to buy the archery equipment."

When will it start?

"It will start this week, October 16th, for fourth and fifth graders."

How long will the archery unit last?

"It will last three weeks."

What types of things will we learn?

"We will learn our dominant eye for shooting. We will also learn how to make and use a string bow. The students will learn about safety and how to use a compound bow."

Is archery something you enjoy?

"Yes, I really like archery and target shooting."

An Interview with Angela Smith about a car accident on Route 1

by Kaitlyn Smith

When did you get into your car accident?

"On Friday, September 29t at around 1:15 PM.

Why were you using a taxi?

"Because I was coming home from my volunteer work at the American Red Cross in Topsham."

How did the accident occur?

"We were driving along the highway; it was a rainy day, and we were talking, when all of a sudden the driver hit a slippery spot and the taxi began to "hydroplane". The taxi began to spin and it spun three times. The driver tried to get control of the vehicle but could not. He then hit the shoulder and the taxi flipped. It was then that my seatbelt broke and I landed shoulders first on the roof of the taxi. It then flipped again and I slammed into the door. The taxi then flipped for the final time where I then landed flat on my back on the roof of the taxi. I could not move. It took four firemen/EMT's to get me out. I was then taken to Mid Coast Hospital."

Did you break anything? If so, what?

"Yes. I broke/fractured three vertebrae and compressed6 more vertebrae. I also have tissue damage surrounding my vertebrae and my ribs."

Why did the taxi hydroplane?

"Because the back tires of the taxi were bald. It had nothing to do with the driver, only the maintenance of the vehicle."

An interview with Scout Leader Luke Gessner

By Jason Homan

I did an interview with Luke, my den leader. I hope you enjoy it.

What is your full name?

"Luke Gessner."

Do you have children?

"Yes."

What are their names and ages? What grades?

"Scott,  age nine in fourth grade, Chris age 21, and Crystal age 23."

Were you ever a scout?

"Yes, for one year."

Why did you become a scout leader?

"Because there was nobody else."

What are some of the things you plan on doing with the Webelos this year?

"Building a telegraph, working with wood, pinewood derby, rain gutter regatta."

What is your favorite part of being a scout leader?

When the scouts finish a task I am proud because I get to see their accomplishment"