Putney: Hawaii Community Service: Adventures on the Big Island

Thursday, July 17, 2008

Adventures on the Big Island

We had an incredible weekend on the Big Island! We walked through a lava tube and experienced "cave darkness", observed a huge crater that had recently vented into a continuous funnel cloud of smoke, and hiked to a black sand beach. To top it all off, we were able to watch the glow of exploding lava under the light of a full moon! The tour guide told us that we were very lucky to have caught a glimpse of the lava flow-- evidently the volcano hadn't been this active in several months.

In other weekend fun, our group enjoyed 'the best pancakes ever' at Ken's Diner-- we actually went back three times during our stay because our students loved them so much!

We are back in Oahu today busy with our work at the Boys and Girls Club. Life is grand!

ALOHA!
Emily and Ryan

EMILY WHYTE

University of Michigan, B.F.A. magna cum laude, Musical Theatre. During her undergraduate studies, Emily spent a semester studying theatre in London, England. She has since backpacked all over the world; favorite stops included India, Cambodia, Thailand, and Italy. Emily lives in New York City where she works in the theatre and does voice-overs for commercials. She teaches classes to college students on the ins and outs of thriving in New York City as an artist. Emily is also an AmSAT certified teacher of The Alexander Technique and has her own private practice in Midtown Manhattan. Her community service work began in high school with impoverished families, and she now volunteers with Our Time, an artistic home for young people who stutter. Emily loves nature above all and to hike, swim, and dance.

RYAN KLOBERDANZ

University of Iowa, B.A. Political Science with Honors and Journalism & Mass Communication. While at the University of Iowa, Ryan was the recipient of the Journalism School award given to the student who best demonstrates academic success and leadership on campus. He was a member of the Journalism Honor Society and was featured as one of the University's "Six to Watch in 2006." Ryan was an active member of Greek life during college serving as the IFC Chapter President and President of the University's Inter-Fraternity Council. He has also been involved in local and national politics serving as a staff intern for Congressman Jim Leach and Precinct Captain for the 2004 John Edwards presidential campaign. Ryan has traveled in the Caribbean. He currently works as a Teach for America Corps Member in Phoenix, Arizona where he has been since 2006.

Putney: Hawaii Community Service

Thursday, July 17, 2008

Adventures on the Big Island

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