USNA09mom--all ok?

Cougar_62
Sat, 27 Oct 2007 12:23:06 +0000

I’ve been away from the forum for quite a while, but I had to check in and make sure the So. Cal contingent was okay. Looks like things are geting better all around.

My Daughter is currently a student at Northwestern Prep, down near Lake Arrowhead. We were understandably worried when we saw houses in the area burning, but everything has worked out well for them. The faculty, staff and about 80 students were ready to evacuate, but the fires never got closer than about 8 miles and they were not forced to leave. The Durbecks, who run the school, have kept us informed throughout the ordeal and we are very thankful to them.

All the students were bussed down into San Bernadino today to take the ACT and have a special pass to get back into the evacuation area. The local fire is 85% contained so were breathing a sigh of relief.

By the way, it’s really early, but if any students don’t make the Academy this year I can’t speak highly enough of Northwestern Prep.

Glad to hear most of the regulars are safe!