By Michelle Zimmer
First published in the NCSSM newsletter - Dialogues, in November 1980
NCSSM student, Michelle Zimmer, describes a recent school outing
CAMPING TRIP
On the afternoon of Friday, October 3rd, a small group gathered in the front of the Main Building and waited impatiently to commence a 2 1/2 day camping trip to Hanging Rock, N.C.
Among these bold enthusiastic individuals were Dean and Mrs. Collins, Joe Liles and Andy Minnis, who acted as chaperones for the students going on the trip. Students were Karen Angell, Tom Glesne, Joe Hall, John Humphrey, Scott Johnson, Clovis Perez, Shauna Tilly, Anita Warner, Polly Weister and Michelle Zimmer.
Finally, after packing all food and goods into one van and Dean Collins' station wagon, they began their 3 1/2 hour journey. The campers reached Hanging Rock State Park around 10 o'clock and immediately set up camp. The hot apple cider with nutmeg that was later served took some of the nip out of the cool night air.
Saturday morning, after the arrival of Mr. Eilber, the campers gathered with compasses and maps for a lesson on orienteering over which Mr. Eilber presided. The students then broke up into groups of 3 or 4 and made their way to Hanging Rock upon which lunch was eaten.
That evening, after a delicious meal prepared by Polly and friends, everyone sat around a big bonfire. Jokes were told, spooky tales were whispered and songs were sung late into the night.
Everyone awoke to a drizzle and drippy Sunday. They broke camp, and everyone went to explore some rocky cliffs to see if the weather was fair enough to rappel. Dr. Britton, who had arrived Saturday afternoon with his family, felt that the conditions were unsafe, so everyone prepared to return to Durham.
Around 3 o'clock Sunday afternoon, the students arrived at their dorms. The trip was over, but it would be a long time before it was forgotten.
Michelle Zimmer
Fayetteville N.C.
[Page 7 of Dialogues newsletter, Vol. 1, No. 1; November 1980; NCSSM Digital Collection]
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