THE 2016 Agri-Science Environmental
Wilderness Expedition (AEWE)
STUDENT APPLICATION
Expedition Location
Bighorn Mountains – Cloud Peak Wilderness - Wyoming
Cloud Peak Wilderness is long recognized as having some of the most majestic alpine scenery in
America. This region preserves many sharp summits and towering sheer rock faces standing
above glacier-carved, U-shaped valleys. Named for the tallest mountain in the Bighorn National
Forest - Cloud Peak at 13,167 feet - the area is blanketed in snow for a large part of the year,
and most of the higher ground doesn't show bare ground until July. Several hundred beautiful
lakes cover the landscape and drain into miles of streams.
No region in Wyoming is provided
with a more diverse and beautiful landscape. Join us for this exciting backpacking adventure in
2016!
Expedition Dates – July 9 - 17, 2016
Program Coordinators:
Sharon DeMeester, Branch ISD; Mark DeMeester, Coldwater; Walt Mills – The Kellogg Company
contacts: Sang Park/Jeff Gallup – Bronson; Jim Crabbs - Quincy;
Ron Ford, Coldwater/BISD;
Carrie Preston/Alison Harwell - BACC
Course Fee: $650
(fees include transportation from BACC, camp site reservations, most gear)
Grade Level:
Branch County students 8th-12th grade students
Course Requirements: All students selected and on waiting list MUST attend training sessions.
INTERESTED?
AEWE APPLICATION DEADLINE:
DEADLINE: January 21, 2016
to:
Cristy Nagle
Talent Development Program
Branch Intermediate School District
370 Morse Street Coldwater, MI 49036
(Very limited funds are available for scholarships based on financial need. Students must show documentation,
free and reduced lunch and/or family public assistance to qualify for any available funds.)
(Students will be screened based on application completeness and quality and an established priority list). A limited number of
students will be selected. Those not selected will be placed on a waiting list.)
Additional applications are available at the above address or on the web at www.branch-isd.org.
AEWE APPLICATION
DEADLINE: January 21, 2016
AEWE FEE:
$650
AGRI-ENVIRONMENTAL WILDERNESS EXPEDITION
SUMMER INSTITUTE - STUDENT APPLICATION
Cloud Peak Wilderness – Big Horn Mountains - WY – July 9-17, 2016
Name
__________________________________________________________________________________
Address ________________________________________________________________________________
City ________________________________________ State __________________ Zip _________________
Home Phone ___________________________ Sex: ___ M
___ F
Email: _________________________
School District ___________________________________________________________________________
Current Grade
____ 8
_____9
_____10
_____11
_____12
Are you a current Environmental and Agricultural Science (BACC-EAS) student?
____ NO
____ YES
Have you participated in AEWE before?
_____ NO, complete Section A and Section C
_____ YES, complete Section B and Section C
SECTION A (For first time AEWE applicants only)
1.
What interests you about participating in the AEWE?
2.
Please describe previous experience you may have had in backpacking or camping and
environmental or agri-sciences/interests.
3.
Describe the strengths you will bring to a hiking group.
4.
What do you view as the most pressing environmental issue of today and why.
5.
Attach a one-page essay which addresses an agricultural, environmental or wilderness issue.
6.
Attach one letter of reference from an adult unrelated to you who is familiar with your
interests/abilities.
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Section B (For past AEWE participants only)
7.
Number of past AEWE trips in which you have participated: _____
8.
What interests you in participating in AEWE again? (Explain why)
9.
What impact did participating in past AEWE trips have on you personally? (Give one specific
example that shows this.)
10.
Did you complete any projects on past AEWE trips or use knowledge gained for any purposes (e.g.,
presentations, photo journal, school project/s – how did you use knowledge and experience gained
on past trips?)
11.
Name specific strengths you brought to your hiking group on past AEWE trips and describe a
situation that demonstrates one of your strengths.
12.
What new goal(s) or purpose will you set for yourself on this AEWE trip? Tell why.
Section C (All Applicants complete this section)
13.
This is a high adventure/high altitude expedition requiring pre-conditioning on your part. You will be
expected to carry a backpack with a minimum of 30 pounds for extended periods of time. Do you
have any physical conditions that would interfere with this requirement (i.e., epilepsy, diabetes,
heart condition, asthma, etc.)?
_____ YES
_____ NO
If yes, please explain. _________________________________
14. Sign and have your parent sign below. Return to Cristy Nagle, Branch Intermediate School District,
370 Morse Street, Coldwater, MI 49036.
I understand that completed applications will be evaluated. If selected:
Course fee of $650 is due according to payment schedule and payable to Branch ISD on time.
Payment Schedule: $250 deposit upon selection (February 8, 2016); April 14 - $200; May 26 - $200 (or
balance due) and all fees paid by this date. No refunds after May 16, 2016.
______________________________
Student Signature
______________________________
Parent/Guardian Signature
Application signatures by student and parent are required.
Selected AEWE student / parent / leader orientation meeting:
February 8, 2016 – Branch Area Careers Center mall – 6:30 p.m.