Near the right side of the boardwalk entrance, Mr. Wallendorf and Mr. Heard were busy repairing the Aqua Harvester. Bringing heavy tools on board was not easy, as the Aqua Harvester is quite narrow. They were fixing the loosened conveyer belt. I saw the cleaning kit on board. Mr. Wallendorf said that they would clean that big machine after they finish repairing it.
Two students and Mrs. Leezer were continuing the excavation beside the Aquarena Center Office, near the Aquarium. I saw several rows of rocks on the soil and a student digging with his archaeology trowel. I thought that they were fossils of animals, but the student told me that they were just pieces of limestone. He was measuring as he dug. It was 50 centimeters deep. The color of the soil seemed almost the same, but the student showed me a piece of clay and said that it showed that the area was once flooded. It was interesting to know that the soil can be used to record natural events.
Today is graduation day. Aquarena Springs Drive was busy from the commencement at Strahan Coliseum. I saw Dr. Thomas Clark carrying his gown in his arm as he walked toward the Coliseum. At the stop sign that divides CM Allen Parkway and Sessoms, several students were wearing gowns and waiting to cross the street. Their faces were brightened with excitement and happiness! It was a wonderful scene. Congratulations to all of the graduates!
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