By Laura Huberty (and her Chillin’ Ghost Writer)
I first got to know our featured alumnus on the Utah trip. Lola joined our group for the canoe trip down the Green River.
Now, I’d heard about Lola. She graduated from Mini-School in ‘95, had a reputation as a great tripper and was editor of Com-Mini-Cations for some really good issues. She also used to work at the same place I – do, Lakewinds Natural Food Store.
Still, by the time Lola joined up with us we had been together for a week and were bonding together as a really good group. All of us had a little anxiety about bringing a new person into the group.
As soon as Doug brought Lola into camp we all knew that she was going to be pretty cool to have along. She got to know us all in just a few minutes. When we got on the river we all could see that Lola was a strong paddler and a good camper. She was a great addition to our group. She added to all our activities, worked hard, and gave J.J. a lot of grief (which he deserved).
Lola lives in Seattle now. She took the train to Green River, Utah, to meet up with us. She’s working and going to college, majoring in biology and English. She plans someday to teach in Mini-School, filling Doug’s shoes. She’ll be a great addition, as she was on the Utah trip.