Two full days into our stay here in Hawaii and things are in full swing! We are getting settled into our home for the month, Camp Timberline; the view from here is beautiful and we have had amazing weather so far.
Yesterday our students worked with peers from the Hawaiian Youth Conservation Corps at the Kawai Nui Marsh. This marsh is home to one of the largest religious temples on the island and is a Ramsar site of worldwide significance! The kids pulled weeds, harvested wild taro, learned how to clean and prepare taro, and made room for a brand new taro field in the area. This will go a long way to helping the people of Kailua to create a sustainable food supply. The work was incredibly muddy but definitely worth it!
Today, Tuesday, we headed out to Waianae Boys and Girls Club to spend the day on the beach working with Hawaiian kids. Everyone loved this!
The group is getting along great and we couldn't be happier to have the sixteen amazing Putney students we do! We have a bustling schedule and will try to keep you updated regularly.
Maholo!
Ryan and Emily
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Emily Whyte and Ryan Kloberdanz
This website is visited by the family and friends of participants in Putney Student Travel's Community Service program in Oahu, Hawaii to check in on the progress of the group.
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American Airlines
June 29: AA297N LAX/HNL 5:10 P - 7:50 P
July 25: AA298 HNL/LAX 9:20 P - 5:30 A on July 26
June 29: AA297N LAX/HNL 5:10 P - 7:50 P
July 25: AA298 HNL/LAX 9:20 P - 5:30 A on July 26
Trip Leaders
Emily Whyte and Ryan Kloberdanz
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.