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Kate Monagan, Business Administration
A Colby-Sawyer Tradition Since the 1850's
From this day forward be prepared for:
- When you hear the bell.....(CSC Bells Will Ring At 10:05 a.m., so don't be fooled by the Town Hall Bell that rings on the hour.)
- Check your E-mail to confirm ......(check your E-mail between 10:05 and 10:15 a.m. everyday that you are not on campus by 10 a.m. )
- Grab your Mountain climbing gear (Jeans, sweater/jacket, hiking shoes, water bottle, and camera)
- Meet in front of the Ware Campus Center (Buses start departing at 10:05 a.m. for Mt. Kearsarge and will return to campus throughout the day with the last bus leaving the mountain at 4 p.m.)
- Lots to eat: A picnic lunch will be provided from Noon to 2:30 p.m.
- Picture: Group picture at the top of the Mountain.
- Traditions: Sign the Sheet at the top, Tie-Dye a T-shirt and make your own Gorp!
Mountain Day Schedule
- 10:05 a.m. - The bell will ring declaring Mountain Day!
- 10:05 a.m. - Buses depart for Mount Kearsarge. (Buses will be providing service to and from the mountain throughout the day)
- 10:30 a.m. - Dining Hall closes.
- 11:00 a.m. - Tie-dye a T-shirt
- 11:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. - Group picture at the top of the mountain - don't forget to sign the sheet!
- 12:00 until 2:30 p.m. - Lunch is served at the mountain - Picnic Style.
- 4:00 p.m. - Last bus departs from the mountain for the Campus.
- 5:00 p.m. - The College and Dining Room reopens. Night classes will be held.
- 6:00 p.m. - Library reopens and classes resume.
- Water is not available at the top of the mountain, plan to bring your own.
- Dress for cooler weather at the top of the mountain.
- Wear hiking boots or tennis shoes.
- If you are allergic to insect stings, take along your medication.
- This is a State Park - No Alcoholic Beverages are allowed.
Please Note
- The College will be "closed" to usual activities to enable all students, faculty and staff to attend Mountain Day festivities.
- The College will reopen at 5 p.m. , the Library will open at 6 p.m., and night classes will be held.
- Students on internships are expected to meet their obligations.
- Student employment supervisors should clarify work schedule arrangements for Mountain Day.
