This past Saturday night, we were able to put on our boots and cowboy hats for something other than a gymkhana event. Instead of going to the barns, everyone was showing up at the Pergola in flannels and jeans to enjoy our very own Thacher Southern Night! The activities included a cook-off, bobbing for corn, […]
Archives: Melanie ’13
Ultimate Frisbee
Usually, when the dark clouds begin to gather and roll in over the hills, I inwardly and selfishly hope that rain will not follow. However, as the rain came pouring down this weekend, I did not stay huddled up inside to keep dry and warm. Instead, I joined a group of my friends and two […]
Let’s Take a Look: Second Visits
With the current onslaught of second visits, it reminds me of my own. The ability to see the campus and meet all of the kind students made me like Thacher even more. Aside from the physical beauty, everyone welcomed me and said hello. While I never toured Thacher, I can imagine it’s not the same […]
Patton’s Cabin
Patton’s cabin is a quaint, one room cabin in the middle of the Sespe wilderness. It is one of those places that the majority of the Thacher community has been to at one time or another, whether it be on an EDT or weekend camping trip. It is obvious that the small cabin holds many […]
Birthday Celebrations
Whenever I used to think of turning seventeen, I always imagined that I would feel so mature and much older. I can’t say that I have noticed much of a difference in that regard, but I do want to thank my friends for making it one of the best birthdays yet! First thing in the […]
The Beauty of the Winter Season
Sometimes it is hard to believe that we are into the middle of December already given the beautiful weather we have been having! Last night, while watching the sunset, my friends and I decided that there is no time more beautiful in Ojai than that of the winter season. The air is crisp, but the […]
Gospel Brunch
Today, I had the amazing opportunity to join Mr. Carney and a group of friends at a Gospel Brunch at the House of Blues in Hollywood. I had never experienced anything quite like this. When we arrived, we were showed to our table and then set loose among a delicious all you can eat buffet. […]