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Published October 31, 2010, 12:00 AM

HHS Green Edventures Program Alaska trip


The 11 students who participated in an eight-day trip to Alaska last summer with Hudson High School science teacher Patty Mueller show their enthusiasm by jumping for joy in front of a snow-capped mountain range. Submitted photo

  • The 11 students who participated in an eight-day trip to Alaska last summer with Hudson High School science teacher Patty Mueller show their enthusiasm by jumping for joy in front of a snow-capped mountain range. Submitted photo
  • Members of the Hudson High School group that took an eco-cultural trip to Alaska last summer include, back from left, Jack Cahoon, chaperone, Mary Lesher, Kelsey Robertson, Camden Droppo, Dan Cahoon, Patty Mueller, science teacher; front, Katie Thielmann, Mac Parsons, Molli Bichrt, Allisse Rouleau. Not pictured, chaperone John Mueller, students Andy Klanderman, Dane Rudy and Alex Wakefield. Photo by Jon Echternacht
  • A bear enjoys a stretch on an Alaskan beach apparently undisturbed by the presence of humans. Submitted photo
  • A sea otter floats leisurely in Alaskan waters. Submitted photo
  • Students from the HHS science class that ventured to Alaska last summer took part in netting salmon with native Alaskans. Submitted photo
  • Hiking to the top of a 1,200-foot glacier and then negotiating the way back down was one of many highlights for the Alaska 11 from HHS who spent eight days in the country’s largest state last summer. Submitted photo