Post Grad Adventures

By Heather Mahoney:
6/13

Q5 kicked off with an adventurous trip to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield, MA.  After a lengthy 60 minute drive, Alec, Jack, and Tyler finally arrived to explore the birth place of basketball.  Alec sized up his shoe size with Shaquille O'Neal, who wears a size 22 and enjoyed watching the highlights on the big screen. Jack enjoyed reading about the history of those inducted into the Hall of Fame and even found that one player, Dikembe Mutombo shares the same birthday as him, June 25th.  For those basketball enthusiasts, Dikembe was a first round pick of the Denver Nuggets in the 1991 NBA Draft.  Tyler also enjoyed reading about members of the Hall of Fame, specifically those who played for the Los Angeles Lakers, his favorite team.  In addition to learning about members of the Hall of Fame, Alec and Tyler tried out their skills as sports broadcasters.  Alec enjoyed learning about his favorite college basketball teams and seeing championship trophies.  At the conclusion of the museum, Jack, Alec, and Tyler were able to show off their basketball skills by shooting some hoops.  Jack certainly does a great job from the 3 point line! 

6/14 

Thursday was a typical work day for Jack, Tyler, and Alec.  Alec worked his regular shift at TJ Maxx where he is a hard working and devoted employee.  Tyler and Jack worked at Discovery Museum where they were greeted by Nick and Molly who graciously provided each of them with a Gatorade.  Once Jack and Tyler finished up their work, they stopped at Sorrento's in Acton for lunch before going bowling at the Acton Bowladrome.  Jack and Tyler enjoyed a relaxing string of bowling with Brad and Heather before heading back to school for dismissal.  

6/15 
Tyler, Jack, and Alec ended the week with a trip to the Stone Zoo in Stoneham, MA.  Vincent, a recent graduate of Pathways joined the group as well.  Although the weather started out a bit rainy, it cleared up and was a beautiful day for the zoo!  Upon arrival, students were able to experience the newly added exhibit with flamingos.  Jack, Vincent, Tyler, and Alec, enjoyed checking out the bats in the Mine Shaft, looking at the cheetahs, learning about the Rock Hyrax, and seeing the bear relaxing in the tree.  Vincent talked to Tyler about the reindeer and and it being molting season, causing them to shed their winter coat.  Jack specifically liked the building with the frogs, bees, tarantulas, etc.  Alec was very curious about the honey bees.  Stay tuned for more fun activities next week!