Accelerated Reading Field Trip

  This school year, many students went above and beyond just reading a book. They tried to meet a goal of one hundred twenty-five points in the Accelerated Reader program with the hope of receiving a special reward. Thirteen students met this goal and got the opportunity to go on a field trip to a Southern Illinois Miners baseball game.

  They left for their field trip on Wednesday, May 11 at 8:30 a.m. It just so happened to be the hottest day yet this year. The Miners played the Gateway Grizzlies. Even though the Miners lost 16-4, everyone had a good time. We also got to interview Mrs. Doerr and the Miners’ financial director, Cathy Perry.

                        Interview with Mrs. Doerr

                            (Before The Game)

 Mrs. Doerr, we are here to ask you some questions about the trip today.

·        How many people are going on the A.R. field trip?

    13 students were supposed to come, but one was ill and couldn’t make it.

·        How many A.R. points were needed to be able to go on the trip?

    125 points

·        Do you think there will be good behavior on the trip and that the students will represent the school well?

        I know that this group will behave.

·        Do you enjoy taking students on the trip?

     Yes, I love to reward reading

Thank you for your time, Mrs. Doerr.

               AFTER THE GAME

  Mrs. Doerr, we are here, again, to ask you some questions. This time they are about the events of the field trip.

G&E: Did the students on the trip have good behavior?

  Doerr: Yes, fantastic.

G&E: Do you think everyone had a good time?

Doerr: I hope so.

G&E: Did you enjoy the trip?

  Doerr: Yes.

  G&E: Is there anything else you would like to add?

  Doerr:    I would like to encourage everyone to read over      the summer and be ready to take A.R. tests next year.

  G&E: Thanks again for your time, Mrs. Doerr.

                  Interview with finance manager, Cathy Perry

                               INTERVIEW WITH CATHY PERRY

G&E: What's it like working for the Miners?                                  

CP: Working for the Miners of course is fun because of the great environment that I get to work in.  Each season things are a little different so it is constantly changing which keeps it interesting. 

G&E: Do you expect the Miners to have a good season?

CP: Sure, Coach Mike Pinto always works hard to put together a great team.

G&E: Are there any new players on the team this year? 

CP: Officially the 2011 roster has not been set yet since we are still in spring training but it will be a mix of returning and new players.

G&E: What do you do at your job?

CP:  I am the Director of Finance for the Miners; I manage the financial aspect of the business.

G&E: Do you get free stuff for working at Rent One Park like tickets and merchandise?

CP: As an employee of the Miners we get some vouchers to the games but most of the full time staff has to work during the games.