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Welcome to the Worthington Field Studies Inc. Home Page. This
site is designed to meet the needs of parents and students
participating in a WFSI trip and a way to keep all of our 2000+ alumni
up to date on what is happening with the organization.
WFSI
is a non-profit 501 3(c) organization that takes students from the
Worthington and Westerville school districts to the U.S. Virgin Islands
over spring break and to the Rocky Mountains over summer
break. Participants on each trip have unique opportunities to
learn science concepts unattainable inside the traditional science
classroom.
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Spring Trip to the US Virgin Islands -St. John
Island
  
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Students will travel to the St.
John
Island, in the U.S. Virgin Islands for 7 full days of
adventure. During our time on the island, we will be
snorkeling, hiking, visiting historic ruins, wading through tidal
pools, learning some of the Caribbean culture and scuba diving
(optional). Before our departure for the islands, there will
be a number of meetings at Thomas Worthington High School. At
these meetings, students will learn about corals, marine invertebrates,
fish identification, cultural history of St. John Island, geologic
history of the Virgin Islands, and the topography of the
island. For more information, please click on the SPRING TRIP link
above.
Timeline
Costs: $1,600.00/person
Applications Available: October 2st,
2007
Application Due Date:
November 30th, 2007
Parents Meeting: December 12th,
2007
Departure Date: March 21st,
2008
Return Date: March 28th, 2008
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Summer Trip to the Rocky Mountains
  
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The
WFSI summer trip travels through the Rocky Mountain region following a
unique itinerary each year. During the journey, students participate in
a variety of activities including hiking, backpacking, camping,
white-water rafting, horseback riding, and enjoying many cultural
activities such as Western musicals and rodeos. Students view scenery
through about ten different states and appreciate the diversity of
assorted national parks, monuments, and state parks. For more
information, please click on the
SUMMER TRIP link above.
Timeline
Costs: $1,600.00/person
Applications Available:
October 1st, 2007
Application Due Date: Still taking applications!
(please call Sara Quart 403-3649)
Parents Meeting: February 4th,
2008
Departure Date: June 18th,
2008
Return Date: July 19th,
2008
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Steve Griffith
was a 1983 graduate of Worthington High School. He ran cross country
under the guidance of coaches Gary Smith and Wayne Harvey. He was proud
to have participated with the Worthington Field Studies summer trip. In
fact, he was so impressed with his experience with Field Studies that
he encouraged his brother Tom, a 1990 Worthington graduate, to
participate as well.
Steve worked
summers and breaks during college for the Worthington Parks and
Recreation Department. After Steve graduated from high school in 1983,
he went on to study Graphic Design at Bowling Green State University
where he met his fiancée Susan (Walters) Hisch. Steve became employed
by Good Display in Toledo, Ohio prior to earning his college degree.
Sadly, Steve was
killed in a car accident on February 19, 1988. This year marks the 20
year anniversary of his death.
In honor of his
memory, his family would like to accept contributions for a scholarship
fund through Worthington Field Studies. Any money collected will go
directly toward the cost of the trip. General information, guidelines
and scholarship applications are available at www.wfsinc.org. Donations
can be mailed directly to Brian Luthy, Thomas Worthington High School,
300 West Dublin-Granville Road, Worthington, Ohio 43085. All donations
are 100% tax deductible. Please indicate on your check that your
donation is in memory of Steve Griffith. A letter will be sent to the
family with a list of donors, and those names will also be published in
the Field Studies Newsletter.
VJ Pomante
(Summer 2002 Alumni) has been killed in Iraq. Click here
for more information.
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