burkie bear blog: 2016

Saturday, December 3, 2016

Wreath Making 101

A few students gathered on Friday night to make wreaths. Only Anna had done it before so Jack, Bella, Annaliese, Tess, and McKenna all learned a new craft.

The process.

Anna improved on last year's product. Jack was a natural from the get-go.

Bella was inspired.

Annaliese had a good start and needed only a little help a the end. Impressive result for a rookie.

Tess was so efficient she made another for Matt.

McKenna mastered the art of bow tying, which is no small feat.

These two wreaths will adorn the front of Frazier.

Thursday, December 1, 2016

Thanks to the generosity of current parents, BMA adopted 26 local children for whom to buy Christmas gifts. We shopped in Pod groups and many chose to also spread the love by supporting local businesses.

Annaliese and Maddie shop for a 3 year old girl who loves princesses and wanted some art supplies.

Will and Tommy shop for a 7 year old boy who wanted puzzles. They spotted this 3D castle puzzle.

BriMac and Jennette are experts in the shopping category.

This group was positive that their 5 year old boy did NOT want any clothes for Christmas. They are with the small business owner of the Village Kids Boutique in Lyndonville. She helped us make sure our gifts were appropriate.

Some things can only be found at Ocean State Job Lots. Two pods merged here: Matt A, Fredi, Tommy, Will and Annie.

Packing the bags in the Student Center: Tess, Anna, Annaliese

The mood was festive! Laz and Raph fill the bag with outside toys as requested.

Sunday, November 20, 2016

U14 Colorado Study Hall

Chambo and I enjoyed this crew. If they approach their training like they approached their studies, then we have future stars for sure! Chambo asked them on day one to show us they were worthy of Burkie status and they did not disappoint.

Thursday, November 17, 2016

(almost) The Whole Crowd at Loveland

Almost all BMA student athletes, coaches, and teachers were at the Loveland Ski Area training on Wednesday, Nov. 16. Here are Lili, Chambo, Annaliese, Maddie, and Sam. Visit our smugmug site for MANY more pics from that morning.

Saturday, November 12, 2016

Hike and Study Session Colorado

It's good to get some fresh air so we can focus at study hall!

Viv and Chambo do a quick hike to Lily Pad Lake.

Tommy and Lani are focused.

Future Burkies!

Thursday, November 10, 2016

Academics in Colorado

Chambo and I made it to Frisco last night. Here is Chambo with the FIS women planning for their discussion of, "It's Even Worse than it Was." Candid and not-so candid.

Monday, November 7, 2016

Colorado!

U16 Boys

Note from Coach Jeff:
We had our second day on snow with a dawn patrol (on the lift at 6:30 am) freeski session at Loveland. As I'm sure you've heard, there is not a lot of snow but what we have is quite good, and unlike other groups, we have guaranteed space so we're in a better position as more terrain becomes available. We're on for three more days then an "off" day on Friday.

The boys are doing great, the "new" guys have integrated well and it feels like they've always been here!

Tuesday, October 11, 2016

Mt. Hutt Access Road

I've got a bit of a backlog of posts to work through. If you complain about biking up Mountain Road, just be glad you don't have to finish your bike ride by riding up the Mt. Hutt access road. Here's a bit of video showing you the highlight of the daily commute from Methven to Mt. Hutt.